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The NFL's New Kickoff Rules, Explained

The NFL will institute a new set of kickoff rules this season in an attempt to limit concussions and increase safety during the play.

The new rules were agreed to in May. The new rules won't look to increase touchbacks or decrease returns but they will alter the look of kickoffs for viewers at home and in the stands.

Below are the five new kickoff rules you need to know heading into the 2018-19 NFL season.

No running start:

Kicking teams will no longer be allowed to sprint to the 35-yard-line before the ball is booted to the receiving team.