The NFL’s new approach to on-field safety infractions creates a three-strike formula for player suspensions.
The process also extends potential responsibility to coaches and teams.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, fines for position coaches, coordinators, head coaches, and owners are “on the table” in connection with chronic violations by one player of various specific rules (hip-drop tackles, horse-collar tackles, launching, hits on defenseless players, and blindside blocks).
There’s no specific equation for determining when, and if, responsibility would extend beyond the player. The fact that it’s now available is appropriate…
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