Eagles suggest USFL-XFL model rule change for groups trailing in video games

The Philadelphia Eagles proposed an NFL rule change taking a web page out of the playbooks of the USFL and the XFL.

The NFL on Monday launched all of the proposed rule modifications submitted by groups. The Eagles submitted a rule to alter an onside kick try after a landing to a 4th-and-20 play.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, #1, runs a quarterback sneak throughout Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)

Philadelphia’s rule suggestion goes like this: first, the scoring crew must alert the official of its intention to forgo an onside kick or kickoff to attempt to retain possession. The ball will probably be noticed on the crew’s personal 20-yard line and might want to acquire at the very least 20 yards to retain the ball. 

If the offense attains sufficient yardage, the results of the play is a primary down. If they fail to satisfy the marker, they flip the ball over to the defending crew. If the offense is penalized on the play, they can’t reverse their resolution on the try.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, #1, calls a play within the huddle throughout Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)

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The Eagles added two potential caveats – the crew could elect to retain possession this fashion not more than two instances through the recreation and should be trailing its opponent to have the ability to use the play.

Philadelphia stated the rule would promote “aggressive equality and fan engagement.”

The USFL instituted the scrimmage-play rule after a landing firstly of its 2021 season. However, the crew runs a 4th-and-12 play from their very own 33-yard line. 

KJ Costello, #19 of the Philadelphia Stars, throws a landing move through the fourth quarter as he’s hit by DeMarquis Gates, #47 of the Birmingham Stallions, within the USFL Championship recreation at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on July 3, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. ( Patrick Smith/USFL/Getty Images)

The XFL instituted the rule for its third iteration of the league this season. A scoring crew can retain possession after finishing a 4th-and-15 from its personal 25-yard line.

The spring leagues have stated the foundations promote scoring and offense.