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NFL rule changes for 2016 include making chop blocks illegal, PATs permanently at 15-yard line

The NFL implemented new rule changes Tuesday to take effect during the 2016 season, focusing on establishing new regulations regarding chop blocks, PATs, horse collar tackles, among others.

These proposals have been adopted just now by the clubs -- chop blocks are illegal, PATs permanently are at the 15 pic.twitter.com/LIEHOjif23

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2016

Chop blocks will now be illegal, and the horse collar tackle rule has been expanded to include when a defender grabs a jersey at the nameplate or above and pulls the runner to the ground.