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NFL goal posts were moved back before the beginning of the 1974 season. The was done to try and reduce the number of field goals kicked during a game, especially at the end of games, to make things safer around the goal line for the players, and make passing around the middle of the field at the goal line more productive.

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they were moved back because players were running into them and would get injured sometimes. Plus Quarterbacks would throw to open receivers in the endzone and the upright would get in the way and knock down passes.

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1974 season.

when people started running into it.......

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most likely to reduce injury, interference with play and make kicking game more challenging. goal posts still exist within the endzone in Canadian football.

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at the end of the 1974 season

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