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NFL Could Make Facemask Penalties Reviewable, Mulls Onside Kick Change

After repeated missed facemask calls this season, the NFL could be making a change. League executive Troy Vincent said the NFL is open to expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties.

AP reporter Rob Maaddi tweeted the idea a short time ago.

NFL executive Troy Vincent says facemask penalties are among plays that could be under consideration for replay assist.

— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) December 11, 2024

That tweet alone doesn’t offer specifics. While replay assist has been able to help negate penalties, flags already thrown, they aren’t able to assess penalties that weren’t flagged.