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Jaguars and Jacksonville City Council reach agreement on $1.4 billion ‘Stadium of the Future’ construction project The Jacksonville Jaguars have approved a $1.4 billion project for their “Stadium of the Future” that will keep the team in Jacksonville for decades. The project will begin construction in 2026 and feature a four times wider stadium with … Read more
NFL owners greenlight substantial kickoff overhaul NFL owners have approved a revamp of the kickoff play, adopting a format from the XFL in an effort to make the play more exciting and reduce concussions. The new rules will see the majority of the players on the kicking and return teams lined up farther downfield, with … Read more
NFL owners have approved three rule changes, including a ban on the hip-drop tackle. NFL owners approved three rule changes, including banning the hip-drop tackle, due to its high injury risk. Players will face a 15-yard penalty for using this technique. The league cited multiple examples of the hip-drop tackle, leading to injuries last season. … Read more