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In 2002, the NFL added to the rule, making a helmet-to-helmet hit to a quarterback after a turnover illegal. Seven years later, the NFL created penalties for blockers. The penalty states that any contact made with the helmet or neck of an opponent during blind-side blocks, whether by helmet, forearm, or shoulder, would result in a personal foul ...
The NFL released a "fact sheet" to clarify some details on its controversial new helmet rule.
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NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron posted a video on the new helmet rule, and it left everyone more confused. NFL tries to clarify helmet rule, makes more confusion Skip to main ...
Helmet-to-helmet hit on New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles [96] October 21, 2013 2 games (later reduced to one game) Brandon Meriweather: FS: Washington Redskins: Repeated violations of the league's helmet-to-helmet policy [97] November 4, 2013 Indefinite [d] (reinstated Feb. 2014) [98] Richie Incognito: OG: Miami Dolphins ...
According to NFL data, the cap will absorb at least 10% of the force during a hit to the helmet. That doubles to 20% if both players involved in the hit are using the caps. The league said concussions reached a seven-year low during training camp last year, when use of the caps was mandated for some players.
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Pushing or hitting a player on offense in the head or helmet (NFL/NCAA) One open fist in a pushing motion to the referee's chin; (HS) Same signal as holding 10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense