NFL expects kickoff returns to double if touchback is moved to the 35-yard line
The NFL expects the percentage of kickoffs returned to approximately double in 2025 compared to 2024, if the proposal to move ...
Seattle Sports3d
Seahawks sign experienced returner who adds WR depth
The Seattle Seahawks signed Steven Sims Jr., who brings considerable kick/punt return experience and provides additional ...
Wide receiver/kick returner Mecole Hardman joining Packers on one-year deal, AP source says
Wide receiver/kick returner Mecole Hardman has agreed to a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, according to a ...
Competition Committee is expected to propose moving kickoff touchbacks to the 35
The NFL's Competition Committee is likely to propose moving the spot of the touchback on kickoffs from the 30- to the 35-yard ...
NFL committee proposes moving up touchback, keeping dynamic kickoff
The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard ...
NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanent
The league had 332 additional returns last season with the rate increasing from a record-low 21.8 percent in 2023 to 32.8 ...
NFL aims to make new kickoff rules permanent, won't consider 'gimmicky' onside alternatives
New kickoff rules in 2024 increased the rate of returns from about 22% in 2023 to about 33% last season, and there are tweaks set to boost that rate.
The Roanoke Times8d
Kickoff return will be a focal point for Hokies this spring
BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech’s early season miscues on special teams in 2024 were resolved over the course of the season, and the Hokies ended up as one of the ACC’s top special teams units ...