New York Post20d
NFL finally replacing antiquated chain gang to measure first downs
The NFL is planning to phase out chain-gang measurements this upcoming season. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that the league is slated to move to Hawk-Eye virtual technology to ...
USA Today20d
NFL will use technology first down measurement system for 2025, going away from chain gang
Goodbye, chain gang. Hello, technology. The NFL will make a 21st century approach to its first down measurement system for the 2025 season, getting rid of the chain gang and instead going with a ...
Sports Illustrated21d
NFL to Bench Chain Gang for Electronic First Down Measurement System in 2025
The chain gang will still work the sidelines of NFL games and will be used as a backup to the measurement technology. In an era of technology and replay reviews, the NFL's method of measuring line ...
Buffalo News20d
NFL to move from using chain gang as primary measurement system
The chain gang isn't leaving. It will remain on sidelines as a backup. The NFL has been working with Hawk-Eye technology since 2021 to better measure, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones ...