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NFL rules changes open door for a new pro league

March 28, 2018 08:36 AM

The NFL owners have approved a new catch rule and a rule against initiating a hit with the crown of the helmet, which Mike Florio feels changes the game of football and opens the door for a new league to swoop in.

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