The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn't quite as much as the league had hoped. Now the new form of the kickoff that is more like a scrimmage play is permanent with a change for 2025 that the league hopes will lead to a significant increase in returns.

The NFL is in the middle of conducting some of its biggest business at the league’s annual owners meeting. In the past this was a pretty boring affair with only small rule tweaks about uniforms or revenue sharing,

Starting this coming season, when the game reaches the 10-minute overtime, both teams will be allowed a possession. If the team that starts with the ball scores a touchdown, the game will continue with a kickoff, and the team that was scored upon will have a chance to match the touchdown.