Similar to the new rules in the college game, the pros also are trying to prevent or at least limit concussions and upper-body injuries. Ball carriers and tacklers are no longer permitted to lead with the crown of their helmets, and no contact can be made to the head or neck area of a defenseless player. The flagged player can be suspended.
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Nike Air Max Wholesale Uk, peel-back blocks are now illegal inside the tackle box. The so-called "tuck rule" 鈥?when a quarterback loses possession of the ball while attempting to bring it back to his body 鈥?has been deleted from the NFL's record book. And long-snappers are now considered defenseless players while snapping the ball.