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2015 New Rules

Intended receivers get defenseless player protections on interceptions

  • 2015 New Rules
by Marcus Griep - September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 0

Defenseless player protections are being extended to the intended receiver on a pass after an interception or potential interception under a new provision this year. This provision closes a hole in the safety of receivers who already are considered defenseless while attempting to catch a pass or while completing the

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Medical timeouts can be called by spotters looking for signs of head injury

  • 2015 New Rules
by Marcus Griep - September 10, 2015 0

Independent certified athletic trainers (referred to as ATC spotters by the NFL) will be able to call a medical timeout in very specific situations under a new rule this year. The rule is intended to prevent a player from continuing to play when there are clear signs that they need

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