When Super Bowl LX kicks off next Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will line up under the NFL’s dynamic kickoff rules—the format introduced in the 2024 ...

The NFL made a significant change to its kickoff in 2024, instituting the "dynamic kickoff" to boost the percentage of returned kicks and make one of the league's most dangerous plays safer. The ...

The NFL’s new 50-yard kickoff rule addresses an issue that has become problematic since the league introduced the dynamic kickoff in 2024. Faced with unexpected strategic use by certain teams, the ...

FLOWERY BRANCH — Linebacker JD Bertrand is one of the key players on the Falcons’ kickoff coverage units. The Falcons (4-8) will need to cover kicks better when they face the Seahawks (9-3) at 1 p.m.

Beginning in the 2024 season, the NFL rolled out a new kickoff format that was designed to reduce injuries and encourage kickoff returns. While it’s largely accomplished its goals, United States ...