For the final count, here are the nine changes owners approved at this year's annual meeting:

RULE CHANGES

• Make permanent the new form of the kickoff implemented in 2024 designed to 1) resemble a typical scrimmage play by aligning players on both teams closer together and restricting movement to reduce space and speed and 2) promote more returns, subject to the following changes: (a) modifies the alignment requirements for receiving team players in the setup zone; (b) changes the dead ball spot after a touchback to the 35-yard line if the ball lands in the end zone and is downed in the end zone by the receiving team or goes out of bounds behind the receiving team’s goal line. (Proposed by competition committee)

• Aligns the postseason and regular season overtime rules by granting both teams an opportunity to possess the ball regardless of the outcome of the first possession, subject to a 10-minute overtime period in the regular season. (Proposed by competition committee)

• Amends Rule 15, to expand instant replay’s ability to advise the on-field officials on specific, objective aspects of a play and/or to address game administration issues when clear and obvious video evidence is present. (Proposed by competition committee)

APPROVED BYLAWS

• Amends Article XVII, Section 17.16 of the Constitution and Bylaws, to permit teams to designate two players for return at the roster reduction to 53 players. (Proposed by competition committee)

• Amends Article XVII, Section 17.16 of the Constitution and Bylaws, to permit teams participating in the postseason to receive two additional DFRs (players designated for return) increasing the maximum from 8 to 10. (Proposed by competition committee)

• Amends Article XVIII, Section 18.5 of the Constitution and Bylaws, to insert Point Differential as the third tiebreaker for awarding contracts. (Proposed by competition committee)

APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

• For one-year only, permits teams to have one video or phone call with no more than five prospective unrestricted free agents during the two-day negotiation period. Permits teams to make travel arrangements with such players upon agreeing to terms. (Proposed by Steelers)

• Teams permitted to prepare kicking footballs (“K-Balls”) before game day, similar to the process permitted for game footballs. (Proposed by Ravens, Browns, Texans, Raiders, Vikings, Eagles, Commanders)

• Permit clubs that may qualify for the postseason to obtain scouting credentials for two consecutive games (Weeks 17 and 18) played by a potential postseason opponent. Also requires clubs hosting Wild Card games to provide scouting credentials to all teams within the same conference who are participating in the postseason. (Proposed by Commanders)