Lions Wire
The Lions' push to eliminate automatic first downs on defensive holding and illegal contact failed to motion during Tuesday's vote at the Annual League Meeting. Two other proposals from Detroit were tabled until May.
Those were among a host of proposals voted on by the owners Tuesday. Here's a recap.
Touchbacks on kickoffs now at the 35
Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball out to the 35-yard line. Last season, touchbacks came out to the 30. The original proposal last season was going to bring the ball to the 35, but was amended to the 30.