According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the league is preparing to test the advanced method in the preseason with a chance of implementing it full-time in the regular season.
Should the trial run go well, it could mean a demotion for the chain gang. However, Jones added that the chain officials would remain on the field as a backup if the technology struggles.Jones reported that the NFL’s competition committee quietly approved optical tracking in March. Nevertheless, as previously noted, the full implementation will depend on how well, or terribly, the test run goes.
Despite its dominance in the sports market, the NFL is significantly outdated compared to other leagues when it comes to the use of technological advancements.
