The NFL had limited onside kicks as part of its switch to the dynamic kickoff in 2024. That will no longer be the case in 2026.

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 ...

One of the more negative side effects to the NFL's new kickoff rule has been what it's done to the onside kick, an already rare but exciting play that had the potential to help teams close the gap in ...

The NFL is considering allowing teams to onside kick any time they want, regardless of the score. When the league implemented the new kickoff rules that require teams to declare in advance whether ...

The NFL is set to introduce changes to its rulebook in the upcoming season, focusing particularly on the dynamics of kickoff and onside kick strategies. The most notable among these is the ...

Arizona Cardinals place kicker Chad Ryland (38) kicks during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The upcoming NFL 2026 season brings ...