NFL makes 4 rules/bylaws changes for 2020 season

The onside kick rule was not approved Thursday.

Kick, punt returners now have defenseless player protection

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

​​Owners approved the proposal by the competition committee to expand defenseless player protections to kick and punt returners. It will now be a foul to hit a returner in possession of the ball but who has not had time to avoid or ward off the impending contact.

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