New Nfl Onside Kick Rules 2024. The new rules eliminate the possibility of surprise onside kicks like the one that famously turned the tide in super bowl 44 when new orleans stole an. A new kickoff rule crafted by nfl special team coordinators would allow teams to attempt an onside kick only when trailing in the fourth quarter and require them to declare in advance,.

To address the lowest kickoff return rate in nfl history during the 2023 season and an unacceptable injury rate on kickoffs prior to that, nfl clubs have approved a new kickoff rule for the. 4th quarter begins, the team trailing has the opportunity to declare an onside kick to the officials;