One of the positive implementations from the NFL in recent seasons is the replay assistance program, which has helped expedite on-field decisions without causing extended game disruptions. Thanks to a rule change at the annual league meeting in Orlando, replay assistance powers have been strengthened.
Effective this season, replay assist can advise on called intentional grounding, roughing the passer, and hits out of bounds penalties. However, what they still can’t do is reverse non-calls into penalties. Here’s a little more background from ESPN:
The NFL will now allow replay officials to move into the area of penalty enforcement for the first time.