NFL Owners Vote on Rule Changes

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. NFL owners head to Phoenix next week for their annual meetings, where they'll vote on five proposed rule changes for the 2026 season. One big topic not on the table is banning the Tishpush, the controversial quarterback sneak that's boosted teams like the Eagles and Bills. The play has drawn heat for years, with past votes falling short of the 24 out of 32 needed to pass. Last year, 10 teams pushed for a ban, but it didn't move forward amid ongoing worries about player safety and fairness. Coaches have vented frustration over stopping it, like after the Eagles edged the Chiefs in week two. In playoffs, Bills quarterback Josh Allen turned a predictable Tishpush into a game-winning drive against the Jaguars. Meanwhile, the UFL just banned the play ahead of its season kickoff on Friday. Among the proposals, owners could allow trailing teams to call onside kicks any time, close the kickoff loophole that hands rivals good field position, tweak return alignments, improve ejection reviews, and add replay fixes for clear official errors during any referee work stoppage.

1:12With the referees deal expiring May 31st, these changes prepped for potential disruptions like replacement crews. Decisions come soon, shaping next season's game.