NFL Proposes New PUP Rule for Injured Players

0:00It's March 25th, welcome in. This is NFL News Today with a lead meets AI, I'm Corey, with the story. The NFL Competition Committee has proposed a key rule change for players on the physically unable to perform list. Right now, those on the reserve PUP list can practice until week 5 of the regular season. The new idea will let them start a 21-day practice window right after their team's second game. This comes up big for teams like the San Francisco 49ers. Last year, Wild Receiver Brandon Ayyuk and Safety Malik Mustafa sat out early practices on the PUP list, missing valuable team time. Coaches praised Ayyuk's leadership even from the sidelines, but he couldn't fully join in. The Tweet could help stars like Titan George Kittle, who's recovering from an Achilles tear or edge rushers, Nick Bosa and Michael Williams. If any start the year sideline, they'd ramp up much faster instead of waiting a full month. Teams might still keep close to ready players on the 53-man roster, like they planned with

1:03running back Christian McCaffrey last season. Owners will also vote on three other changes. League headquarters could step into fixed referee errors during replacement official games. Teams might trade up to five future first round picks at once, and clubs could call for an onsite kick anytime, not just in the fourth quarter. If approved, these rules could reshape how teams manage injuries and game plans starting next season, giving squads more flexibility from week one.