The rule changes for the 2026 NFL season are in. Below, we summarize the rule change, bylaw, and resolutions that were passed for the 2026 season. These were voted on and approved during the Annual League Meeting, which takes place from March 29-March 31 in Phoenix, Arizona. In order for a proposal to be adopted, it needed to receive approval by at least 75% (24) of team owners.
One of the changes that was removed from the voting process was the one that Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry put forth about trading future draft picks. You can see more detail here about why it was pulled before it came to a vote. In a nutshell, though, it sounds like it wouldn’t have had enough support to pass, so in that case, it’s better to generate some discussion, get a feeler for what people might be more open to voting for, and then attempt a modified proposal in a future year.
Which changes intrigue you the most, Browns fans? Let us know in the comments below.