Approved NFL Rules Changes From League Meeting

Approved 2023 Playing Rules, Bylaws and Resolutions

2023 Approved Playing Rules Summary

1.        By Philadelphia; amends Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2, to permit the use of zero (“0”) as a jersey numeral; to allow kickers and punters to use any jersey numeral between 0-49 and 90-99.

3.        By Los Angeles Chargers; amends Rule 4, Section 6, Article 3 and Section 7, Article 4, to make the adjustment of the play clock following an Instant Replay reversal consistent with other timing rules.

7.        By Houston; amends Rule 15, Section 1, Article 2, to expand the Replay Official’s jurisdiction to allow for review on failed fourth down attempts.

10.      By Competition Committee; to change the definition of a launch to leaving one or both feet.

11.      By Competition Committee; to make the penalty for tripping a personal foul.

12.      By Competition Committee; to make the penalty for illegally handing the ball forward consistent with other illegal acts, such as illegal forward passes.

13.      By Competition Committee; to make the penalty for illegal punts, drop kicks, or placekicks consistent with other illegal acts, such as illegal forward passes.

15.      By Competition Committee; to prevent the offense from benefitting by an extension of the half as a result of their foul.

17.      By Competition Committee; to clarify use of the helmet against an opponent by removing the “butt, ram, spear” language from Article 8 and incorporating those actions into Impermissible Use of the Helmet.