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NFL rules changes emphasized additional player safety. The changes prohibited players on the receiving team from blocking below the waist during kickoffs, punts, and field-goal attempts;

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The league clarified its rules regarding what happens when a ball hits a video board, guide wire, sky cam or any other object. ... Latest NFL News

One player's protection is another one's hesitation. ... That's the opinion of NFL pass rushers adjusting to new and re-emphasized rules for quarterback safety.

5. The rules concerning a forward pass and ineligible receivers: ... 7. Each home club is strictly responsible for having the playing surface of its stadium well maintained and suitable for NFL play.

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Among other notable NFL adages, like "Wide receivers take roughly three seasons to develop," is the one that goes, "Defenses are always ahead of offenses in August and September." The scrimmage...

After five safety-oriented rule changes were made on Tuesday, the NFL followed with six more rules changes on Wednesday that seem to address common sense.