The NFL could look different next season thanks to a series of significant rule changes proposed by the league's competition committee Wednesday.
The potential changes, which include an updated kickoff and a hip-drop tackle ban, will be considered by the 32 team owners at their annual league meeting next week.
- Teams could be allowed to utilize a practice squad quarterback as an emergency No. 3 quarterback. As it stands now, quarterbacks need to have been part of the 53-man roster before being designated as an emergency QB.
- The league will also consider adding two options to the list of reviewable plays. Officials would be able to review whether a passer is out of bounds or down by contact before passing and if the game clock has expired before a snap.
- Rules against crackback blocks could be expanded to players "who go in motion and move beyond the center to block a defender at or below the knee."
League owners will also vote on various proposed changes from NFL teams, which notably included a different onside kick option from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Indianapolis Colts also suggested allowing coaches to challenge every foul that gets called on the field.
