Facemask Call Reviews Among Several Rule Changes NFL Will Consider for 2025

‘Concerning yes, because that’s a big miss—that’s a big foul,’ NFL executive vice president of football operations says of blatant missed facemask penalties.
Facemask Call Reviews Among Several Rule Changes NFL Will Consider for 2025
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Desmond Bishop grabs the face mask of San Diego Chargers running back Marion Grice during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, in San Diego on Aug. 28, 2014. Lenny Ignelzi/AP Photo
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The National Football League is always tinkering with its rules to make the product better, both on the field and for its viewing experience, and another change could be on the way. The league is considering allowing review of facemask calls via replay assistance as soon as next season.

Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations, spoke about the possible rule change at the NFL Special League Meeting in Irving, Texas, on Wednesday.

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