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NFL tables Josh McDaniels-inspired rule proposal for coaching hires indefinitely

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The NFL Competition Committee indefinitely tabled voting for a proposed rule change that would allow coaches on active teams to be hired by other clubs, committee chairman Rich McKay announced Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

A month ago, reports emerged that the league was likely to change its hiring rules after New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels backed out of his agreement to become the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Despite agreeing on a deal, the Colts had to wait until after the Super Bowl to officially hire McDaniels, leaving them with significantly fewer candidates to choose from after he revealed his change of heart.

The "Josh McDaniels rule" - as it's been labeled by some - was thought to have enough steam to get passed, either at the ongoing annual league meetings or at the spring league meetings in May.

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