The NFL is planning to phase out chain-gang measurements this upcoming season. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that the league is slated to move to Hawk-Eye virtual technology to help with first-down calls in 2025.

The chain gang will no longer be the primary method the NFL will use to measure first downs, going with the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement instead.

The NFL will use its Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system to determine first downs, though officials will still spot the ball.

On Wednesday, the NFL announced that it will be using a virtual measuring system to determine whether a player gained a first down The system would alert officials on the field immediately if a player advanced the ball enough for a first down.

The NFL expects to adopt automated measurement of potential first-down calls in 2025, league officials told reporters on Wednesday, but fans will still have plenty of chances to get irrationally upset with human refs.