NFL would let designated officials advise on ejecting for unpenalized flagrant acts
TL;DR
The NFL's Competition Committee proposed a rule to allow designated members of the officiating department to consult with on-field officials about ejecting players for flagrant acts that went unpenalized, requiring confirmation that a flagrant act occurred before the next snap and a discussion of potential disqualification.
- Proposed change would allow league personnel to consult on ejections for unpenalized flagrant acts NBC Sports
- Playing rules, bylaw, resolution proposals for 2026 NFL season NFL.com
- Explanation of NFL’s Five Proposed Rule Changes for 2026 Baltimore Ravens
- NFL’s competition committee proposes 5 rule changes, including 3 regarding kickoffs The New York Times
- NFL advocates to fix a rule that hurt the Detroit Lions Pride Of Detroit
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on NBC Sports