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No Fun League? NFL to crack down on taunting, with possible suspensions in play
By Adam Spencer
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As the “Horns Down” taunting drama envelops the Big 12 ahead of the 2021 season, the NFL is also cracking down on taunting.
Per the league’s annual rule change and points of emphasis video, referees are going to be focusing on cutting down taunting across the board.
Per NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, 2 taunting penalties in a game will result in an ejection. He notes that fines and even suspensions are possible for repeat offenders:
The NFL's annual rule change and points of emphasis video notes game officials have been instructed to strictly enforce taunting rules in 2021. Two violations results in automatic ejection, with fines and even suspensions (!!) in play, too.https://t.co/aMafmvxwxt
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 10, 2021
Pelissero shared a quote from competition committee chairman Rich McKay discussing the increased enforcement of taunting:
Automatic ejections and fines for taunting aren’t new, but this was an issue that competition committee chairman Rich McKay said coaches spoke up about in the spring. Exact quote from the video below. Illegal use of helmet remains a point of emphasis for officials as well. pic.twitter.com/oLLS3dOafH
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 10, 2021
Who will be the first player suspended under these new taunting enforcement procedures in the NFL? We’ll see if the issue comes up in 2021.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
