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Mike Tomlin Urges Steelers to Rectify “Catastrophic” Penalties The Pittsburgh Steelers were heavily penalized in their recent win against the Tennessee Titans, with 10 penalties for 80 yards, including six defensive penalties that gave the Titans first downs. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledges the need for improvement in this area, emphasizing that being a tough … Read more
The N.F.L. has changed its personal conduct policy, expanding the offenses that warrant more serious penalties to include sexual assault “involving threats or coercion” and including “a pattern of conduct” and “offenses that involve planning” as factors that could increase punishment. These changes come one year after a disciplinary officer cited limitations of the league’s … Read more
‘Integrity’ of N.F.L. Tested as Betting Penalties are Imposed The NFL has imposed indefinite suspensions on three players found to have bet on football, with the possibility of appeal only after a full season. These suspensions follow similar penalties handed down in April to three other players for betting on NFL games. Critics argue that … Read more