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The NFL’s New Defensive Rules Probably Aren’t Going To Make A Difference

Every offseason, NFL officials make an instructional video that highlights new rules and gives players a warning about which existing ones will be called more tightly in the upcoming season. This year, officials say they’re going to key in on defensive holding and illegal contact, ensuring they’re called correctly. According to reporting by ESPN’s Jeffri […]

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The NFL’s New Defensive Rules Probably Aren’t Going To Make A Difference

Every offseason, NFL officials make an instructional video that highlights new rules and gives players a warning about which existing ones will be called more tightly in the upcoming season. This year, officials say they’re going to key in on defensive holding and illegal contact, ensuring they’re called correctly. According to reporting by ESPN’s Jeffri […]

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