The NFL Competition Committee attempted to simplify the rules for making a catch by recommending a three-step process for a player to register an official reception.
Al Riveron, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating, shared the recommendations:
Al RiveronAfter much deliberation & input from coaches, players, @NFLLegends, & club executives, the @NFL Competition Committee will recommend the following language simplifying the catch rule at the Annual Meeting next week. https://t.co/hJwH5YYBRK
The New York Times' Benjamin Hoffman noted the changes will need to be approved at the NFL's annual owners meeting before they're implemented.