In an effort to make kickoffs safer, the NFL is considering adopting similar kickoff rules to the XFL, according to ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio.
In the XFL, kickers line up at the 30-yard line with the other 10 players of the kickoff team lining up at the opponent’s 35-yard line—just five yards away from the returning team. Only the kicker and one returner can move until the ball is fielded and touchbacks are spotted at the 35-yard line.
Meanwhile in the NFL, kicking teams line up at the 35-yard line with eight members of the return team within 15 yards of them. Double-team blocks aren’t allowed and touchbacks are spotted at the 25-yard line.
