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Illegal tackle causes Colts RB to suffer ‘severe leg injury’

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Colts RB suffers ‘severe leg injury’ due to illegal tackle During an Indianapolis Colts practice, running back Salvon Ahmed suffered a severe leg injury after an illegal tackle by safety Trey Washington. Ahmed was tackled from behind during an 11-on-11 period, causing him to scream in agony and grab his lower right leg. The coaches … Read more

NFL rule change to eliminate automatic first downs on illegal contact, defensive holding; Would it benefit the Ravens?

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Visit: https://bmore2boston.com Proposed NFL Rule Change: Elimination of automatic first downs for illegal contact and defensive holding penalties; A potential advantage for the Ravens? The NFL Annual League Meeting is approaching, with the Detroit Lions proposing a rule change to eliminate automatic first downs for defensive holding and illegal contact penalties. Analysis of the impact … Read more

NFL fines Lions DB Brian Branch for two illegal actions in Week 3

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NFL penalizes Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch for two rule infractions during Week 3 of the season Lions defensive back Brian Branch was fined $20,256 for illegal actions during the victory over the Cardinals, including a hit that resulted in him being put into concussion protocol. He will still play in the next game. … Read more