The NFL is considering a couple of major changes to pass catching rules.
The long-held joke in the NFL is the mystery surrounding the definition of the catch - Detroit Lions fans know this all too well.
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Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports the NFL is considering a rule change for catching that would eliminate the rule stating a receiver must maintain possession of the football after hitting the ground. (CC: Calvin Johnson)
Maske also reports the NFL is discussing eliminating spot fouls for pass interference, instead moving to a maximum of 15 yards - similar to college football.
Nothing is official at this point and any changes would need to be approved league-wide.
Related from 2016: NFL admits 66-yard pass interference penalty against Lions was wrong
The NFL competition committee is discussing a college-style targeting rule that would involve instant replay, but not certain that will be proposed to the owners. If not, could be a proposal that would involve more ejections for illegal hits.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) February 27, 2018
The NFL competition committee, in an effort to boost scoring, might re-emphasize enforcement of illegal contact rules.
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) February 27, 2018