The NFL wants hip-drop tackles out of the game completely. Armed with data that showed that the tackling technique is 20 to 25 times more likely to cause an injury than other tackles, NFL teams voted unanimously in 2024 to ban the hip-drop.

The NFL is replacing its traditional human-operated "chain gang" crews with a new innovative technology to decide ball placement and first downs during the 2025 season.

NFL meeting includes voting on rule changes that will transform how the game is played and officiated. One decision, in particular, is set to revolutionize a fundamental aspect of the sport that’s remained largely unchanged for decades.

Initial ball placement will still remain in the hands of on-field referees, but six 8K cameras will now confirm the spot of the placement.

Missouri’s Luther Burden brings elite speed, strong hands, and big-play potential to the 2025 NFL Draft, projecting as a dynamic WR2 with room to grow.