The NFL's one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryan Toporek covers the NBA for Forbes Sports. Although fans of the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans might beg to differ, ...

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 ...

Kickoff rules revamped: Teams can now declare onside kicks at any time, alter receiving team alignment, and face new penalties for out-of-bounds kicks from the 50-yard line. Officiating powers ...

Change is constant, even in football. The evolution of the sport has seen some extreme changes through the years. All were made with the idea that they would make the game better and were necessary ...