PHOENIX – Fans won’t see special teams players leaping over the long snapper in an attempt to block a field goal or extra point. Seattle’s Kam Chancellor made some big plays with that technique, but won’t have the chance anymore.
The NFL outlawed that option on Tuesday as one several rule changes enacted at the league meetings.
“There are some safety concerns,” Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said. “that are legitimate.”
The NFL also centralized replay reviews, taking that power away from officials on the field. NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino and associates at the NFL’s command center will handle reviews in an effort to add consistency to important calls.