OT: NFL Off Season Thread

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Starting next season, the NFL is expected to replace first down chains with the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told reporters Wednesday.

 

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NFL plans to replace chains with Hawk-Eye virtual measurement in 2025 | FOX Sports

The NFL will use its Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system to determine first downs, though officials will still spot the ball.

www.foxsports.com

 

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NFL announces potential rule changes for the 2025 season, highlighted by first downs and overtime​

NFL announces potential rule changes for the 2025 season, highlighted by first downs and overtime

The National Football League announced its plans to tweak a pair of key rules over the offseason in preparation for the 2025 season after years of fans wondering when the changes would be made

denversports.com

 

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We can communicate with electronics that have exceeded the bounds of our solar system, and yet we still rely on a linked chain to measure first downs in football.