NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holding

A meeting is about to take place between NFL executives, led by commissioner Roger Goodell, and the league's team owners from March 30 to April 2 in West Palm Beach, Florida, to di

Detroit has also suggested excluding any player from the 90-player roster limit if they are placed on season-ending injured reserve on or before the day when NFL rosters reduce from 90 to 53 players. Players designated for return would be excluded from this rule.

The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped

Roger Goodell and the NFL cite the potential risk of injury on pushing plays as a significant factor in considering the old rule.

While most of the focus was on potential NFL rules is on the future of the tush push, the league has reportedly approved two other changes for the 2025 season. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.

The play has been frequently used by the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts in short-yardage situations.

NFL policy requires 24 votes from owners to approve any rule proposal. On Tuesday, several rules, including a change to the kickoff touchback, received the required votes.

A number of rule-change proposals were up for vote on Tuesday at the league's annual spring meeting, with a potential ban on the Philadelphia Eagles' infamous "tush push" headlining the list. Many fans—and many who are directly involved with other NFL teams—have viewed the Eagles' variation on the quarterback sneak as an unfair competitive advantage.