Glazer: NFL will reduce field goal post width at Pro Bowl

BY foxsports • December 14, 2014

The NFL field goal post width has gone unchanged since 1920. That's about to change.

During this year's Pro Bowl, the 18-foot-6 wide goal post will be reduced to just 14 feet, NFL on FOX insider Jay Glazer reported on Sunday.

While the change won't be immediately applied to regular-season action, the competition committee could make it a point of emphasis in the future.

With kickers making extra points at a near-perfect rate, there was dialogue this past offseason about ruling out the play for safety precautions.

Reported on @NFLonFOX that NFL will experiment by narrowing width of goalpost from 18.6 ft to 14 at Pro Bowl. Been same width since 1920!!!
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 14, 2014

However, the league should be applauded for always trying to enhance the brand and quality of play on the field.

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