The dynamic kickoff is here to stay, though there will be tweaks to it for the 2025 season.
The proposal that passed at the annual league meeting on Tuesday moves a touchback from the 30 to the 35-yard line. It also will change the alignment for players lining up in the “setup zone” to return kicks.
The shift to the dynamic kickoff was considered a success in 2024, largely due to the reduction of injuries suffered in that situation.
“The outcome of the first year from an injury perspective was very close to what we modeled and expected,” said Jeff Miller, NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs, and policy.