NFL, chain gang and the first down measurement

NFL will use technology first down measurement system for 2025, going away from chain gang
The NFL will make a 21st century approach to its first down measurement system for the 2025 season, getting rid of the chain gang and instead going with a technology tracking system. The news was confirmed by USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell.
NFL to Bench Chain Gang for Electronic First Down Measurement System in 2025
Beginning in the 2025 season, the NFL will use Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for line to gain, and the Hawk-Eye system will serve as the primary method of measuring line to gain. The chain gang will still work the sidelines of NFL games and will be used as a backup to the measurement technology.
NFL considering changes to regular-season overtime rules, chain gang and more
The NFL has seen an increase in teams scoring in regular-season OT without each squad having a chance with the football. Could change be on the way?
NFL Rule Changes 2025: Hawk-Eye To Replace First Down Chains
The NFL made an important rule change for the 2025 season, replacing the chain gain with Hawk-Eye Technology when measuring first downs.
Bye, bye chain gang: NFL changing how it measures first downs
On Wednesday, the NFL announced that it will be using a virtual measuring system to determine whether a player gained a first down in 2025. The system would alert officials on the field immediately if a player advanced the ball enough for a first down.
NFL Preps First-Down Tech for 2025, Chain Gang Sidelined
The NFL expects to adopt automated measurement of potential first-down calls in 2025, league officials told reporters on Wednesday, but fans will still have plenty of chances to get irrationally upset with human refs.
NFL looking into potentially adjusting league's regular season overtimes rules
The NFL and its competition committee will look at potentially adjusting the league's regular-season overtime rules that would, in effect, lessen the advantage of a team winning the overtime coin toss.
NFL considering major change to overtime rules
NFL overtime might look different in 2025 based on comments made by top league officials on Wednesday. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said the league’s competition committee plans to look at changing regular-season overtime rules to match those used during the playoffs.
Josh Allen Is Catching Strays After NFL Announces Plans to Replace Chain Gang
While meeting with reporters at the 2025 NFL scouting combine, executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent ...
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NFL reportedly planning to use cutting-edge technology to improve first-down measurements in 2025
The NFL will no longer use the chain gang as its primary way to measure first downs in 2025. On Wednesday, The 33rd Team's ...
NFL Set to Use Hawk-Eye Virtual Measurement Instead of Chains for 2025 Season
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NFL Confirmed to Make Massive Change to Yard Measurements in 2025
Among the interesting items from an NFL football ops session with media: the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for line to gain is ...
NFL makes major change for 2025 season
The league has revealed it will be modernizing and increasing its use of technology when next season starts in September.
NFL rule changes 2025: League to consider virtual measurement and potentially the 'Tush Push'
The chain gang could become a thing of the past. Well, it will still be on the sidelines, but not the main authority when it ...