A general view of a red challenge flag on the field. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL is implementing a significant change in 2024 that will reward teams for successful coach’s challenges.

NFL owners approved a change to the coach’s challenge rules that was proposed by the Detroit Lions. Previously, teams were awarded a third challenge only if they were successful with both of the two challenges they had when a game started. With the new rule, coaches will only have to win one of their first two challenges to be awarded a third.

There have been countless examples of how a successful coach’s challenge can change the outcome of a game, so it is not a surprise that the rule was approved. Now, coaches should be less fearful of wasting a challenge on a play that is close but could have a major impact.

Team owners also approved a much more controversial rule change on Monday.

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