NFL allows designated coach to challenge calls this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The NFL announced it will permit head coaches to designate a staff member to initiate replay challenges for the upcoming season. This change aims to streamline the decision-making process on the sidelines. By enabling a designated individual to challenge calls, the league hopes to enhance game management and reduce delays. Coaches will need to select their designee before the season begins. This modification reflects the league's ongoing efforts to adapt its rules to improve the flow of the game.
- •Head coaches can now appoint a sideline staff member for challenges.
- •The change is set to take effect this season.
- •The NFL aims to reduce delays in decision-making.
- •Teams must select their designees before the season starts.
- •The move reflects a strategy to enhance game management.
- 6:47 PMESPN — NFL to allow coach's designee to challenge calls
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Altered NFL rule allows head coach to select staff member to initiate challenge calls on their behalf
"NFL coaches can now use a proxy on challenge calls — though whether any coaches will choose to do so is another question.
"The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to initiate replay challenges this season.
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External links- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 6:47 PMNFL to allow coach's designee to challenge calls
The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to initiate replay challenges this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:43 PMAltered NFL rule allows head coach to select staff member to initiate challenge calls on their behalf
NFL coaches can now use a proxy on challenge calls — though whether any coaches will choose to do so is another question.
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