The new kickoff formation has made it even harder to recover onside kicks.

The NFL spent years managing the injury risk presented by kickoffs by minimizing the play. In 2025, the NFL went the other way, moving the touchback point from the 30 to the 35 in an effort to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The NFL wanted to add excitement to the game. The 2024 rule changes introduced the new dynamic formation to increase returns and boost safety (43% reduction in concussion rates) ...

The NFL's new kickoff return rules are designed to keep players, including Chiefs return man Nikko Remigio, safer. Denny Medley / Imagn Images Kansas City Chiefs assistant head coach and special teams ...

The Patriots' Antonio Gibson was lost for the season after suffering an ACL injury on a kickoff against the Bills in October. Bryan M. Bennett / Getty Images The NFL’s new kickoff rules have ...

One of the more stellar moments from the 2024 season for the Dallas Cowboys was KaVontae Turpin’s kickoff return on the road against the Washington Commanders. It was the catalyst for an improbable ...