NFL allows flair back; OTs shortened

The NFL wants to bring back a little bit of Broadway back to an end zone near you next season.

After years of limiting how —and how much — players could celebrate following touchdowns, the league decided to loosen up its rules, allowing players to again use the football as a prop, celebrate as a group and roll around or flap their arms like snow angels on the ground again if they choose.

In an email from Commissioner Roger Goodell sent to fans in an effort to deliver “a more exciting game experience.”

The league, however, will continue to penalize any celebration deemed offensive or in bad taste, including those that embarrass opponents or mimic the use of weapons.

NFL owners also decided to cut overtime from 15 minutes to 10 minutes to address coaches' concerns that too many players were exhausted and risking injuries.

The change covers preseason and regular-season contests. Playoff games will also use 10-minute time blocks in overtime, but won't end in ties.

The 2021 Super Bowl has been moved by the NFL from Los Angeles to Tampa. Owners voted unanimously to give the February 2021 game to Tampa and have the Rams' and Chargers' new home host the 2022 Super Bowl.