The NFL is currently holding their spring league meetings this week where they are making multiple decisions when it comes to NFL rules and procedures. After several rules were announced yesterday, one of the issues it was table was ultimately decided on Tuesday.
According to multiple sources, the NFL has made a change to the rules regarding a fair catch on a kickoff for the 2023 season.
The NFL has passed a new rule instituting all fair catches and touchbacks come out to the 25-yard line on kickoffs, source said. Now the same as the college rule, the thought is that this should make it safer, though special teams coaches around the league oppose the change.