NFL competition committee proposes rule change to expand replay assist

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Upon further review, there could be even more replays during NFL games going forward.

With the NFL offseason in full swing, now is the time to start making changes to the rulebook. While teams like the Green Bay Packers are aiming to ban the Philadelphia Eagles' famous "Tush Push" play, the competition committee is looking to help make sure the calls are correct on the field.

The committee released a proposal on Wednesday that would expand the league's replay assist to correct errors that have "clear and obvious" video evidence.

Here's how the proposal reads in official terms:

By Competition Committee; amends Rule 15, to expand Instant Replay’s ability to advise the on-field officials on specific, objective aspects of a play and/or to address game administration issues when clear and obvious video evidence is present.

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Notably, the proposal only includes plays where a flag was thrown. It would not cover any plays that did not have a penalty called.

The additional situations where a flag could potentially be picked up include:

• Defenseless player: If there is no contact to the head or neck area
• Facemask: No contact to the facemask or helmet opening
• Horse collar: No hand on collar or nameplate
• Tripping: No leg/foot contact to opponent
• Roughing/running into the kicker: If fouling player tips the kicked ball

In all situations, clear and obvious video evidence must be available to overturn the call on the field.

All rule changes will be discussed and can be voted on beginning at the NFL's annual league meeting. The league needs 24 votes from the 32 team owners to approve a rule change. The meetings are set to take place from March 30 to April 2.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL rule changes 2025: Competition committee proposes expanded replay

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