Two NFL teams have proposed the addition of a booth umpire to each officiating crew for the 2020 season.
The idea of a booth umpire, sometimes referred to as a “sky judge” will be one of seven team-based rule changes that league owners will consider this offseason.
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Another rule change being considered is establishing an alternative to the onside kick: After a score, the trailing team would have one play to gain 15 yards from its own 25-yard line to get the ball back.
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