The NFL introduced significant changes to its kickoff play at the start of the 2024 season, and one of the next steps could be a radical alternative to the onside kick.
A rule change proposal was submitted in 2020 that called for giving teams the option of converting a 4th-and-15 to maintain possession after a score rather than attempting an onside kick. While there was said to be some support for the idea, it was ultimately tabled and did not go to a vote.
On Sunday, NFL Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay told reporters that the onside kick alternative will be discussed again this offseason. Implementing either a 4th-and-15 or 4th-and-20 play is one idea.
Special teams coaches are also planning to look into modifications to onside kick alignments that would increase the chance of a recovery.
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