The new kickoff format will mirror the XFL's design and will be in effect for one year, to be reevaluated in 2025, reducing injuries.
Former defensive end J.J. Watt criticized the ban on hip-drop tackles, equating it to the rules of flag football, as it alters traditional tackling.
Kenyan Drake, a former running back, supported the hip-drop tackle ban, citing personal injury from such a tackle in 2021, highlighting player safety.
The NFLPA expressed concerns about the hip-drop tackle rule, stating it could create confusion among players, coaches, officials, and fans regarding enforcement.
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