The National Football League implemented new kickoff rules ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to see the rate of kickoff returns increase dramatically. The results paid off, with NFL kickoff stats for ...

NORMAN — In a year where Oklahoma made great leaps in several areas, the Sooners’ kickoff return game never got going in 2025. The Sooners fielded only two kickoffs last year. Safety Peyton Bowen ...

The Seahawks came into Saturday’s game with serious questions about quarterback Sam Darnold’s injured oblique. The team didn’t even need Darnold to throw a single pass before taking a quick 7-0 lead.

The Seattle Seahawks didn't played since two weeks ago, but they opened their postseason with a bang. On the opening kickoff in the divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers, Rashid Shaheed ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ameer Abdullah tied an NFL record Sunday afternoon -- and it is one that could be tough to top. Abdullah returned the second-half kickoff 104 yards for the Detroit Lions and was ...

Oklahoma football special teams coordinator Doug Deakin expects more kickoff returns in 2026 and a 'neck and neck' punter ...

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly added to their special teams unit. The Cardinals have signed New York Giants wide receiver and notable return man Ihmor Smith-Marsette on a one-year ...