One of the functions of the NFL owners’ meeting every year is the approval of new rules. This year, the league adopted one of the rules proposed by the Lions.
While it’s not the rule change that has everyone talking, it’s a good one for Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. The new rule gives coaches an additional challenge if one of their first two officiating challenges is successful. Previously, a team would have to have two successful challenges to earn a third.
It hasn’t come up for Campbell yet, as he’s unfortunately been one of the least successful coaches in challenging calls on the field. Per Pro Football Reference, Campbell failed on all four of his coaching challenges in 2023.
The #Lions’ proposal to add a third replay challenge after one successful challenge (as opposed to two previously) has been approved along with the banning of the hip-drop tackle. pic.twitter.com/neQ1phV63F
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 25, 2024
