The NFL’s “Hard Knocks” is set to return in 2024 with some exciting new changes. According to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the in-season version of the show will now feature four teams within one division. This change is aimed at minimizing disruption for individual teams during the regular season and ensuring no team gains a competitive advantage.
It is yet to be announced which division will be featured in the 2024 season, but given that the Dolphins and Cardinals have participated in recent years, it is unlikely they will be chosen again so soon. The preseason version of “Hard Knocks” will continue to feature one team, with new rules regarding eligibility having been implemented. These rules include exemptions for teams with first-year head coaches, teams participating in the upcoming in-season show, and teams that have appeared on “Hard Knocks” within the past eight years.
Under the previous rules, teams that had made the playoffs in the past two seasons or appeared on “Hard Knocks” within the past 10 years could decline participation. However, these rules have been revised to increase the pool of eligible teams. The NFL has not disclosed the lineup for the 2024 season yet, but these changes promise to make the show more exciting with a wider range of teams eligible for both versions. The addition of an entire division for the in-season show is expected to bring new dynamics to “Hard Knocks” for both fans and viewers.
Overall, these changes are likely to make “Hard Knocks” more engaging and exciting for fans by providing a broader range of teams and storylines. With more options available, viewers will be able to follow their favorite teams throughout their journey during training camp and throughout their season.
