There will be no rule change for the 2024 NFL season when it comes to fumbling through the end zone and possession going to the defense.
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and NFL competition committee member Stephen Jones said Tuesday that discussion on changing that rule "died." This seemed inevitable as NFL Media's Judy Battista reported Monday that the topic was talked about, but the feeling was that it's a rare occurrence and ballcarriers should be more protective of the ball as they are going in for a score.
One of the notable times it happened this season came in the AFC divisional playoff round when Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman fumbled just short of the goal line and the Buffalo Bills were awarded possession as the ball went through the end zone.