The NFL officially announced approved rule changes for the 2017 season as voted on by owners at league meetings this week. Here’s a complete list.
Approved 2017 Playing Rules Proposals
u200bu200b2a. By Philadelphia; Prohibits the “leaper” block attempt on field goal and extra point plays.
8. By Competition Committee; Makes permanent the rule that disqualifies a player who is penalized twice in one game for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
9. By Competition Committee; Changes the spot of the next snap after a touchback resulting from a free kick to the 25-yard line for one year only.