Replay changes

NFL owners agreed to allow onfield officials to get certain “objective information” from the replay official and designated members of the officiating department.

NFL owners on Wednesday approved to allow on-field officials to get certain “objective information” from the replay official and designated members of the officiating department “when clear and obvious video evidence is present.” “I know in my opinion what subjective looks like,” said Rich McKay, president of the Atlanta Falcons and longtime chairman of the powerful competition committee. “We have the technology, really good technology now. Let’s use that technology and try to improve.” The league also approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs. During a virtual meeting, the 32 owners also tabled a proposal by the Philadelphia Eagles that a team be given two chances per game to retain possession after a score by converting a fourth-and-15 play from its 25-yard line.