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The NFL joins the 21st century and eliminates chain measurements

Kyle Posey is the Senior Producer at Niners Nation and has covered the 49ers since 2019. Kyle was an FCS wide receiver in college and has coached high school football for 8+ years. He's written for several sites and appeared on numerous podcasts. His extensive football history, paired with an accounting background, helps Kyle take an analytical and statistical approach to breaking down and covering the Niners.

The NFL has finally decided to replace the “eye test” of somebody 25 yards away spotting the ball with a digital system. The league announced that starting in the 2025 season, it will use a digital measurement system to conduct chain measurements instead of bringing chains to the field.