Steelers, Browns Propose NFL Rule Changes

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are leading the charge with rule change proposals ahead of the NFL's annual league meeting in two weeks. These are the first two teams to submit ideas, league-wide, aiming to tweak how teams operate during key periods. The Browns want to expand draft pick trading, letting teams swap picks up to five years into the future. These could shake up long-term planning and make deals more flexible across seasons. Meanwhile, the Steelers are pushing to make a temporary rule from the 2025 season permanent. It allows teams one video or phone call no longer than one hour with up to five prospective unrestricted free agents during the two-day negotiation. Window before the new league year. Teams could also arrange travel once terms are agreed upon. This comes as the legal tampering period grows in importance, with many big contracts finalized right there.

1:01Fans and analysts see it as a natural evolution, since those early talks often sealed the deals anyway. League owners will vote on these at the meeting, and with free agency dynamics in mind, the Steelers proposal looks likely to gain traction and stick. Around for good, this episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com. Made in AI.