The kickoff return has been resurrected over the past two seasons in the NFL. After the NFL had 587 kickoff returns for a 23.0-yard average and four touchdowns in 2023, those numbers jumped to 920 ...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP ...

Beginning in the 2024 season, the NFL rolled out a new kickoff format that was designed to reduce injuries and encourage kickoff returns. While it’s largely accomplished its goals, United States ...

The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL’s better kickoff return teams in 2025, but special teams coordinator Dave Fipp believes there’s still another level to reach. After the NFL’s revamped kickoff ...

FRISCO — KaVontae Turpin is looking for a better 2026 season. And to think last season he led the NFL in kick return attempts and yards as he was named to his third Pro Bowl. A closer look has Turpin ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) — The New York Jets wasted no time having a special performance Sunday on special teams. It marked the first time in franchise history that the Jets had a kickoff return and ...

The 2011 and 2018 seasons. That’s the last time the Silver & Black had a kick return and punt return touchdowns, respectively. Jacoby Ford’s 101-yard house call against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 11 ...

Former Northern Arizona standout Kolbe Katsis, who was named All-Big Sky as a wide receiver and kick returner in 2025, will attempt to make the Broncos' roster as an undrafted free agent. (Photo ...