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Eric Kendricks asked fans through an Instagram Stories poll if he should "rock that #6" that he wore as a UCLA Bruin instead of the 54 that rests under his oft-flowing curls. For what it's worth, his current jersey number was in the lead at the time of this story's rollout.
Other changes on the way
Owners also agreed on a few other rule changes, including the elimination of overtime in preseason games. An exhibition contest that ends in a tie at the end of regulation will mercifully remain that way.
Another proposal by the Competition Committee will make the maximum number of players a team can place in the setup zone for kickoffs at nine. The minimum is eight.
The Replay Official and "designated members of the officiating department" may consult with on-field officials and now "advise the game officials on specific, objective aspects of a play when clear and obvious video evidence is present, and/or to address" game administration issues.
The number of elements that will be allowed for consult/advisement expanded to include possession, a completed or incomplete pass, touching of a loose ball, goal line or boundary and whether a player is down by contact when not ruled down by contact on the field.
Scheduling the schedule release
One of the favorite days — the NFL schedule release — each year has now been set for 2021. The NFL announced Tuesday that the complete NFL regular-season schedule will be announced at 7 p.m. (CT) on May 12.