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flag NFL makes kickoff rule permanent, moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line to boost returns, safety.

flag The NFL has made its new kickoff rule permanent for the 2025 season, with a tweak to move touchbacks from the 30 to the 35-yard line, aiming to increase return rates and improve player safety. flag This change follows a successful 2024 trial that saw a 10.8% increase in returns and a 43% drop in concussions. flag Other changes include allowing trailing teams to attempt onside kicks before the fourth quarter, modifying overtime rules to give both teams a chance to score, and expanding the replay assistance system to overturn clear errors.

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