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Bleacher Report · 19h

Lions Withdraw NFL Playoff Bracket Reseeding Proposal Ahead of Rule Change Votes

Ahead of a scheduled vote at the NFL spring meeting in Minnesota on Wednesday, a significant proposal was reportedly rescinded.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 18h

2025 NFL rule changes: Lions scrap playoff-reseeding proposal ahead of vote due to lack of support

While the Lions' opted to scrap their proposal ahead of Wednesday's vote, it's possible the idea gets revived in the future. The proposal could draw more interest if the league adopts an 18-game schedule in the future, per Ian Rapoport. An 18-game schedule is not on the table Wednesday.

Packers Wire on MSN · 12h

Which NFL teams voted against Packers' proposal to ban Tush Push?

Which teams voted against the proposal? The Philadelphia Eagles are an obvious one as the inventor and most frequent user of the "Tush Push." But several other teams stuck with the Eagles, including Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions and John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens. Here's the full list, per ESPN:

NFL, onside kick

NBC Sports on MSN · 1d

NFL considers onside kick rule changes

The rule will also modify the formation requirements for the kicking team on onside kicks. Players on the kicking team will now be allowed to have their front foot on the restraining line on onside kicks, which puts them a little bit closer and could make recovering onside kicks easier.

Bleacher Report · 18h

NFL Reportedly Passes Onside Kick Rule Change, Expands Opportunities for Teams

NFL owners reportedly voted in favor of a change to the onside kick rule at the league's spring meeting in Minnesota on Wednesday.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on … · 18h

NFL owners approve revised rule for onside kicks

NFL owners are meeting in Minnesota this week to discuss potential rule changes ahead of the 2025 NFL season. One of the proposals submitted by the competition committee was a revision to the current onside kick rule.

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Lions Withdraw Proposal for Big Rule Change Around NFL Playoff Seeding

Earlier this offseason the Detroit Lions proposed the NFL change its seeding rules around the playoffs. Detroit's change ...

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Explaining the NFL playoffs reseeding proposal: How would a rule change impact the postseason?

At this week’s league meeting in Minneapolis, NFL owners will discuss a proposal to reseed teams in the second round of the ...

The NFL never really gave the Lions the time of the day on rule proposals

The Detroit Lions made multiple proposals for rule changes ahead of the league meetings in April. They proposed that the ...

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Broncos Get Mixed Implications on NFL's Three New Rule Resolutions

The NFL voted on three big rule-change proposals this week and each one has Denver Broncos implications. The NFL has been reviewing a trio of rule proposals at its ownership meetings this week. These ...

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Lions playoff proposal explained: How the NFL postseason could change

The Detroit Lions are one of two teams with proposals at the NFL league meetings in Minneapolis this week. Here's what you ...

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Lions withdraw proposal to change NFL playoff seeding

The Lions have withdrawn their rule proposal that would have seeded the playoffs by record and not guarantee division winners ...

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