NFL, chain gang and measure first downs

NFL finally replacing antiquated chain gang to measure first downs
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that the league is slated to move to Hawk-Eye virtual technology to help with first-down calls in 2025. The league plans to use the tech as the primary way to determine if a ball crosses the first-down line. A chain gang will still be on the sidelines as a backup.
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While meeting with reporters at the 2025 NFL scouting combine, executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent announced that starting next season, the league will be using "Hawk-Eye" virtual measurement technology for the line to gain on first downs, and that the system will serve as the primary method of measurement.
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The chain gang will no longer be the primary method the NFL will use to measure first downs, going with the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement instead.
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NFL is changing the way it measures first downs starting in 2025
The NFL has decided to put away the chains, and instead will use an electronic system to measure first downs beginning in 2025. The chain crew will remain on the sideline as backup. The system was tested during preseason games last season,
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