It appears that kickoffs may remain untouched in the National Football League.
A new rule that would alter kickoffs passed 8-0 via a vote from the competition committee in March, but a grassroots opposition among special teams coaches and players have put the chances of the rule changing in doubt, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
The proposed rule would make any fair catch fielded before the 25-yard line be ruled as a touchback, placing the ball at the 25. This would mirror the rule that is in place in NCAA Football, and would be done in an effort to reduce injuries.