When Chicago special teams coordinator Richard Hightower has a discussion with other teams' special teams coaches, one name on the Bears' roster jumps out.

Clock management may be a factor in teams deciding whether or not to use the proposed fourth-and-15 alternative to the onside kick. The rule proposal, which will be voted on by NFL owners, is ...

The new kickoff formation has made it even harder to recover onside kicks. Which makes it even harder for a team trailing by multiple scores to close the gap. Which is going to renew discussions about ...

The NFL made a significant change to its kickoff in 2024, instituting the "dynamic kickoff" to boost the percentage of returned kicks and make one of the league's most dangerous plays safer. The ...

It’s official. The onside kick, once the most thrilling, heart-stopping, hold-your-breath play in football, is on life support. The NFL, in its infinite wisdom, has tinkered with the kickoff rules so ...

The NFL has made significant changes to its kickoff play in recent years, and it is possible another one could be implemented following the 2025 season. NFL executive VP of football operations Troy ...

Georgia coach’s gamble pays off, puts Texas defense back on field right after the Bulldogs’ 10-play TD drive. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts as running back Cash Jones (background) celebrates ...

NEW YORK — The NFL may give renewed consideration this offseason to implementing a fourth-and-15 or a fourth-and-20 alternative to the onside kick. The league’s modest tweak to its onside kick rules ...

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reveals why the Bulldogs elected to attempt an onside kick against the Texas Longhorns The Georgia Bulldogs earned their second victory over a top-10 opponent ...