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NFL Considers Rule Change for Post-Review Penalties

1/31/2026

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The NFL is considering a rule change to allow officials to throw flags after video reviews for health and safety violations.
Dawn Aponte, the NFL's chief football administrative officer, said discussions will occur this offseason with the competition committee.
The proposal would apply to facemask and hip-drop tackles.
The competition committee will discuss the proposal at the NFL Scouting Combine, with a vote by 32 clubs expected in late March 2026.

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Story summary

The NFL is considering a rule change to allow officials to throw flags after video reviews for health and safety violations.
Dawn Aponte, the NFL's chief football administrative officer, said discussions will occur this offseason with the competition committee.
The proposal would apply to facemask and hip-drop tackles.
The competition committee will discuss the proposal at the NFL Scouting Combine, with a vote by 32 clubs expected in late March 2026.