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Owners approve 8 new rules, 4 new bylaws, 1 new resolution
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 28, 2017
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The below playing rules, bylaws and resolution proposals were adopted by NFL clubs today at the annual meeting:
Approved 2017 Playing Rules Proposals
— Prohibits the “leaper” block attempt on field goal and extra point plays.
— Makes permanent the rule that disqualifies a player who is penalized twice in one game for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
— Keeps in place the change of the spot of a touchback after a kickoff to the 25-yard line for the 2017 season.
— Gives a receiver running a pass route defenseless player protection.
— Makes crackback blocks prohibited by a backfield player who is in motion, even if he is not more than two yards outside the tackle when the ball is snapped.
— Replaces the sideline replay monitor with a hand-held device and authorizes designated members of the Officiating department to make the final decision on replay reviews.
— Makes it Unsportsmanlike Conduct to commit multiple fouls during the same down designed to manipulate the game clock.
— Makes actions to conserve time illegal after the two-minute warning of either half.
Approved 2017 Bylaw Proposals
— Liberalizes rules for timing, testing, and administering physical examinations to draft-eligible players at a club’s facility for one year only.
— Changes the procedures for returning a player on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness to the Active List to be similar to those for returning a player that was Designated for Return.
— The League office will transmit a Personnel Notice to clubs on Sundays during training camp and preseason.
Approved 2017 Resolution Proposal
— Permits a contract or non-contract non-football employee to interview with and be hired by another club during the playing season, provided the employer club has consented.
Owners approve 8 new rules, 4 new bylaws, 1 new resolution
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 28, 2017
The below playing rules, bylaws and resolution proposals were adopted by NFL clubs today at the annual meeting:
Approved 2017 Playing Rules Proposals
— Prohibits the “leaper” block attempt on field goal and extra point plays.
— Makes permanent the rule that disqualifies a player who is penalized twice in one game for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
— Keeps in place the change of the spot of a touchback after a kickoff to the 25-yard line for the 2017 season.
— Gives a receiver running a pass route defenseless player protection.
— Makes crackback blocks prohibited by a backfield player who is in motion, even if he is not more than two yards outside the tackle when the ball is snapped.
— Replaces the sideline replay monitor with a hand-held device and authorizes designated members of the Officiating department to make the final decision on replay reviews.
— Makes it Unsportsmanlike Conduct to commit multiple fouls during the same down designed to manipulate the game clock.
— Makes actions to conserve time illegal after the two-minute warning of either half.
Approved 2017 Bylaw Proposals
— Liberalizes rules for timing, testing, and administering physical examinations to draft-eligible players at a club’s facility for one year only.
— Changes the procedures for returning a player on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness to the Active List to be similar to those for returning a player that was Designated for Return.
— The League office will transmit a Personnel Notice to clubs on Sundays during training camp and preseason.
Approved 2017 Resolution Proposal
— Permits a contract or non-contract non-football employee to interview with and be hired by another club during the playing season, provided the employer club has consented.
