This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2014 nfl season. The season began with the reigning super bowl xl champion pittsburgh steelers defeating the miami dolphins 2817 in the nfl kickoff game. The following is a description of the various and alternating rules of gridiron football. The ball must be a wilson, hand selected, bearing the signature of the commissioner of the league, roger goodell. In the 2006 season, the game clock was started when the ball was declared ready for play after the defensive team during a scrimmage down. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and. The official source for nfl news, video highlights, fantasy football, gameday coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Please note that nfl digital care representatives are unable to answer requests regarding specific rules or play calls, and have no contact with those involved in the rule changing process.
View a summary of the 2006 nfl season, including standings, stats, statistics, game results, playoffs, draft results and leaders. Rule 12 player conduct section 1 blocking, use of hands, arms, and body legal and illegal block article 1 a player of either team may block obstruct or impede an opponent at any time, provided that. I shouldnt have to open my pdf file of the nfl rulebook. If a pass is thrown from beyond the line of scrimmage, unnecessary roughness may apply for action against the passer. For the best experience please update your browser. The lines at each end of the field are termed end lines. In the 1943 nfl rule book, a small note about the requisite was sandwiched in between two. We present them here for purely educational purposes.
Step behind the scenes of nfl football operations, the department that fosters a culture of clarity, consistency and credibility and ensures that the games rules and the leagues officiating are consistent to ensure the sports longterm success. See 2006 resolution bv1 scheduling of international regular season. Changing the rules archived pro football hall of fame official site. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2016 nfl season. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the. Excerpt from the 1920 official foot ball rules printed in the spaldings official foot ball guide. Goal lines shall be established in the field 10 yards from and parallel to each end line. A number of 2008 playing rules changes were adopted by nfl owners at the nfl annual meeting in late march. The nfl video rulebook, narrated by rich eisen, brings rules to life with video examples of certain penalties and demonstrations of what the leagues officials look for when they call fouls.
This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2019 nfl season. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football leaguecontains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2006 nfl season. Rule 1 the field section 1 dimensions playing lines the game shall be played upon a rectangular field, 360 feet in length and 160 feet in width. The 2006 nfl season was the 87th regular season of the national football league. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2018 nfl season. Regular season play was held from september 7 to december 31, 2006.
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