Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend is speaking out against a new rule that the NFL has passed for the 2023 season. On Tuesday, team owners voted on a rule that will alter the strategy of return specialists attempting to return a kickoff on a short kick. For 2023, at least, players who call for a fair catch within the 25-yard line will see the ball placed at the 25-yard line as if it were a touchback. This new rule has been maligned by media members such as Pat McAfee and now we have a top-flight special teams player speaking out against it. This is a rule that does not seem very popular among players or coaches thus far and it will be interesting to see if it’s around for more than one year. Not good for football for many reasons… but let’s pass something that players and coaches are so clearly against👍🏼 https://t.co/XZxlUNllNC— Tommy Townsend (@tommy_townsend) May 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter/X Email Post navigation WATCH: Travis Kelce gives Chad Henne ultimate retirement gift Arrowhead Allies welcome special guest Chiefs 3rd round draft pick Wanya Morris
