More kick return opportunities should be coming this season for the Indianapolis Colts and the rest of the NFL.
Among the few rule changes made at the annual NFL league meetings was moving touchbacks from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line, to incentivize teams to keep the ball in play on kickoffs, leading to more return attempts.
According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the NFL is projecting to see a significant increase in return rate around the 60%-70% mark after being at roughly 33% last season.
For the Colts, who have Anthony Gould among their return man options, this could be significant news.