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NFL Considers All-Time Onside Kicks Proposal for Teams

3/25/2026

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The NFL Competition Committee is evaluating a proposal to allow onside kicks at any time.
The current rule allowed onside kicks only when trailing and in the fourth quarter.
Last year, the league removed the fourth-quarter restriction.
If approved, the proposal would permit onside kicks when ahead, behind, or tied.
Teams will vote on the proposal, needing 24 votes to become a rule.

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Story summary

The NFL Competition Committee is evaluating a proposal to allow onside kicks at any time.
The current rule allowed onside kicks only when trailing and in the fourth quarter.
Last year, the league removed the fourth-quarter restriction.
If approved, the proposal would permit onside kicks when ahead, behind, or tied.
Teams will vote on the proposal, needing 24 votes to become a rule.