The National Football League (NFL) has announced that it will switch to an electronic system to measure first downs starting with the 2025 season. This change comes as the league looks to modernize its methods, following criticism over relying solely on the “eye-test” for determining if a ball had reached the first down marker. The new system will still involve an official spotting the ball, but technology will now determine whether it has crossed the mark or not.
Source: https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/02/nfl-to-use-electronic-system-to-measure-first-downs-starting-in-2025.html