The NFL Dynamic Kickoff is a new, permanent rule change that aims to make kickoffs more exciting and reduce injuries by altering player alignment and restricting movement. Introduced in 2024 and made permanent in 2025, it features a kicking team that lines up closer to the receiving team, with players on both sides unable to move until the ball is kicked. The goal is to increase returns and resemble a scrimmage play, rather than having the ball regularly kicked for a touchback.