Embed from Getty Images  2016 rule changes A loophole in the catch rules for receivers that step out of bounds was closed by one of the rule changes that will take effect in 2016. If a receiver that stepped out of bounds during the course of the play was unable to re-establish
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Officials will (rarely) eject players on 2 unsportsmanlike fouls
With goal of reducing kickoff returns, NFL sets touchback spot at 25
Preseason games not mundane for officials
Officials address rules changes, questions at training camps
After Further Review: Training Camp edition Partial officiating squads traveled to training camps this week to explain the new rules and answer questions about interpretations. Bill Leavy was in Rams camp with FJ Boris Cheek, HL John McGrath, SJ Keith Parham. Also, HL Patrick Turner from the league's developmental squad was in
Umpire position moved starting with Hall of Fame game
NFL APPROVES EXTRA-INNINGS OT
Clock may be reviewable for ’09 playoffs
Head of refs announces new mechanics in wake of administrative errors
This point from the weekly "Official Review" segment deserved a post as a newsworthy item in its own right. Mike Pereira, the league's vice-president of officiating, addressed three critical administrative errors in Week 10, which we discussed in length. (video, discussion of new mechanics at 6:10) One of the errors has