Trump takes issue with NFL's 'ridiculous-looking' dynamic kickoff

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President Donald Trump railed against the NFL’s new kickoff rule on Monday, calling it the "exact opposite of what football is about."

The dynamic kickoff rule was implemented before the start of the 2024 season. The new directive created a landing zone between the end zone and the 20-yard line. Players from each team wait in between the 30-yard and 40-yard lines for the ball to be received or downed.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump expressed his displeasure with the kickoff rule last season as well.

"The NFL has to get rid of that ridiculous-looking new Kickoff Rule," he wrote on Truth Social. "How can they make such a big and sweeping change so easily and quickly. It’s at least as dangerous as the ‘normal’ kickoff, and looks like (hell). The ball is moving, and the players are not, the exact opposite of what football is all about. 

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New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson carries the football for a kickoff return against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 14, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)

"‘Sissy’ football is bad for America, and bad for the NFL! Who comes up with these ridiculous ideas? It’s like wanting to ‘roll back’ the golf ball so it doesn’t go (nearly!) as far. Fortunately, college