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 ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets wasted no time having a special performance Sunday on special teams. It marked the first time in franchise history that the Jets had a kickoff return and ...

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 ...

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) ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets made some franchise history in the span of 36 seconds. Then they held on the rest of the way for their second win in a row. New York got touchdowns on a ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Ted Hurst addressed the media during Bucs 2026 Rookie Minicamp. WR Hurst discussed making plays during rookie minicamp, getting better everyday and his confidence on ...

The Seattle Seahawks could not have asked for a better start to their Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed set off some fireworks to open ...