NFL Encourages More Flags For Illegal Contact In 2022 After Confusion Over Rules
The NFL has asked officials to focus more on illegal contact fouls in the 2022 season following a significant drop in such calls in 2021. The league has also changed its guidelines concerning “roughing the passer” penalties, clarifying that the contact should be forceful in cases where flags are necessary. The Call For More Calls When a defender commits an illegal contact penalty, it must occur while the quarterback has the ball in the pocket. It’s a five-yard penalty that results in an automatic first down, and, officials called it 36 times last season despite calling it 97 times per season o...