President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of this season’s new NFL kickoff rules after the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory. The changes, designed to protect player safety, prohibit the kicking team from leaving their positions until the ball is touched by a receiving team’s player.
Trump took to Truth Social to express his discontent with the rule changes. He criticized the new kickoff format, saying it makes the game more “dangerous” and comparing it unfavorably to college football. The NFL had stated that the injury rate on returns was lower this season than in previous years, but Trump remains unconvinced.
The Eagles’ win has raised questions about whether Trump will invite the team to the White House, a tradition he has kept alive despite controversy surrounding national anthem protests by other teams. It is unclear if Trump’s stance on the kickoff rules will influence his decision regarding the Eagles’ potential visit.
Source: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5135778-trump-criticizes-nfl-new-rules