1993 National Football League Season - Major Rule Changes

Major Rule Changes

  • The Play Clock (the time limit the offensive team has to snap the ball between plays) has been reduced from 45 seconds to 40 seconds (the time interval after time outs and other administrative stoppages remains the same at 25 seconds).
  • Ineligible receiver down field prior to a forward pass foul is added.

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