the NFL has rolled out several key rule changes for the 2024 season with the introduction of the dynamic kickoff rule being the most talked about one of the most significant changes this season is the ban on the hip drop tackle a move linked to numerous injuries in the past year under the new rule using a hip drop tackle will result in a 15 yard penalty and an automatic first down another important rule change allows for instant replay to determine whether a quarterback's knee was down before releasing a pass if officials initially rule the quarterback down by contact but a replay shows that the pass was released before the knee touched the ground the play will be adjusted to reflect the completion or interception spot with no additional Advance permitted