On Tuesday, owners approved seven new rules for the 2016 season. There were still several more proposed rule changes being discussed on Wednesday. Of those, three more were approved.
For next season, the ball will be placed on the 25-yard line following touchbacks on kickoffs instead of the 20. Following the season, the rule will be re-visited and the decision will be made as to whether or not it will be made permanent.
Another rule which was approved for a preliminary, one-year trial was the automatic ejection rule, which was suggested by Commisioner Roger Goodell.