NFL Adopts 2026 Rule Changes Targeting Missed Calls, Onside Kicks, More
By Finn Garcia • Apr 01, 2026
Referees, replay and special teams will all look a little different when the 2026 NFL season kicks off. In a series of votes at the league’s annual meetings, team owners approved a package of rule changes aimed at reducing high-profile missed calls, tweaking onside kicks and cleaning up other problem areas that have frustrated coaches, players and fans in recent years. …
