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Kickoff Returns Are Back and Better | Huntsville News
The NFL’s kickoff return revival is roaring back to life—thanks to bold rule changes that’ve turned the game into a high-octane spectacle. After years of near-dormancy, 2024 saw over 900 returns, the highest since 2008, with yards per return soaring. The 2025 season pushed it further, moving the touchback line to the 35-yard line and sparking a record 36 players hitting 500+ return yards—up from just two in 2023. Ameer Abdullah, chasing Alabama’s all-time return yards record, is leading the charge as the league’s strategic tweaks reignite the thrill of explosive, game-changing returns. Listen…
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