5 rule changes up for vote

[tsylvester]

At their meetings next week

1) announce onside kick at any time during the game

2) let teams kickoff from the 50 to try and entice them to not kick the ball out of bounds

3) modify the formation of the receiving team in the kicking zone

4)Allow league personnel to consult with on-field officials when considering disqualifications for both flagrant football acts and non-football acts without being called onto the field.

5) For 2026 only, allow the NFL Officiating Department to correct clear and obvious misses by on-field officials that impact the game in the event of a work stoppage involving officials represented by the NFL Referees Association.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-2026-rule-change-proposals-competition-committee/