The NFL officially approves rule change that is set to benefit the Dallas Cowboys more than most teams

Despite the dynamic kickoff rules being introduced last year, return rate was on par with the previous five years. With the latest rule modification, that's expected to change, with an expected kickoff rate in the 60-70% range. When the rule was proposed, I outlined how that had everything to do with kicking teams being expected to avoid kicking for touchbacks: 

Suddenly, the trade-off becomes much more difficult for kicking teams. Allowing the offense to start at the 35-yard line is less enticing because tackling them deeper into their territory becomes much more doable.

According to the NFL's Competition committee, the league is projecting the return rate to skyrocket to 60-70%. In the XFL, the kickoff return rate sat at 93% in 2020 (spot of the kick was different). The rule change still needs to be voted through but given the league's goals, it appears the change imminent. 

In other words, this rule change will increase opportunities to return the football and while most NFL teams might be content with a 35-yard touchback, you know the Cowboys will want Turpin to take some chances. His speed is special and he proved it when acquiring his league-leading 904 kickoff return yards in 2024. 

Expect him to position the offense in even better spots now that he'll get to show off his skills more often.

Turpin signed a three-year contract worth $13.5 million earlier this offseason. It's time for him to show the NFL world why.