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NFL Rumors: Rule Change Proposal to Challenge Penalties Has 'Minimal Traction'

The Indianapolis Colts' proposal to allow challenges to all penalties called in the final two minutes of each half of NFL games "has minimal traction" among league owners, ESPN's Stephen Holder reported.

ESPN's Field Yates previously reported the Colts' proposal, which would allow a coach or replay official to challenge fouls called in late minutes.

The idea originated from the pair of late penalties that contributed to the Colts' 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 22, Holder noted.

Following that loss, Colts owner Jim Irsay wrote on X that the NFL should "institute instant replay for all calls, including penalties, in the last two minutes of all games.