NFL issues warning with suspensions for faking Injuries (could've used that a few weeks back)

[Cydios]

This actually costed us a win.. stupid punter...

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NFL fires warning shot to teams that players can be suspended for faking injuries and draft picks can be taken

The NFL sent out a warning to all 32 teams over the weekend that it could end up dropping the hammer on any team that deliberately attempts "to stop play unnecessarily" during a game.

The warning shot was sent out in a memo that was obtained by Pro Football Talk and it was sent out because the league has noticed an uptick in situations where a player goes down with an "injury" in order to delay the game.

"The NFL continues to emphasize the importance of upholding the integrity of the game and competitive fairness as our highest priority," the league memo stated. "We have observed multiple instances of clubs making a deliberate attempt to stop play unnecessarily this season. Any deliberate attempt by a team and/or player to stop play unnecessarily; prolong or delay the process; improperly take advantage of a stoppage in play; or influence the actions of an ATC Spotter will be' considered an 'unfair act' and may result in discipline, in addition to any on-field penalty assessed by the Game Officials."

The league views a deliberate stop of play, AKA faking an injury to stop the game, as an "unfair act" and if a team is found guilty of breaking the rule, that team can be hit with some major punishments that the NFL outlined in the memo.

 

[MysteryIceGuro]

I remember when that Za’Darius smith clown when he played for the packers faked an injury every other play when our offense was on the field. Funny how they’re just now implementing this.

 

[zeroburrito]

Giants going to be hurt by this the most. They actually do chain injuries. Don't even try to hide it.

 

[Teague31]

I remember when that Za’Darius smith clown when he played for the packers faked an injury every other play when our offense was on the field. Funny how they’re just now implementing this.

don’t worry. The Packers will be the exempt from the rule.

 

[conner01]

Giants going to be hurt by this the most. They actually do chain injuries. Don't even try to hide it.

Wasn’t it the giants a few years ago that a bunch of guys flopped on the ground at once

 

[Pola_pe_a]

How do you prove the player was faking?
Good idea but nearly impossible to enforce.

 

[MarcusRock]

Wasn’t it the giants a few years ago that a bunch of guys flopped on the ground at once

Could've been the virus years in advance. It was clearly immediately contagious.

 

[links18]

I mean can you prove they were faking? This wouldn't cause players to stay in the game when they are really hurt would it? I thought the NFL was all player safety conscious and stuff?

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I mean can you prove they were faking? This wouldn't cause players to stay in the game when they are really hurt would it? I thought the NFL was all player safety conscious and stuff?

They review film.
See the link provided by MarcusRock above.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Hehehee....they must be responding to the Jesse Bates flop.

Was just standing there fine and dandy in the freaking huddle, saw 2 teammates running onto field instead 1, knew it would occur 12 man penalty. You could literally see his neck turn when he saw them running out, so he just flopped on ground like his appendix had ruptured or something to avoid flag.

 

[tyke1doe]

Hehehee....they must be responding to the Jesse Bates flop.

Was just standing there fine and dandy in the freaking huddle, saw 2 teammates running onto field instead 1, knew it would occur 12 man penalty. You could literally see his neck turn when he saw them running out, so he just flopped on ground like his appendix had ruptured or something to avoid flag.

 

[zrinkill]

 

[manster4ever]

Typical Gspot behavior....bunch of azz clowns

 

[Lutonio]

Wasn’t it the giants a few years ago that a bunch of guys flopped on the ground at once

Yes, they had three guys flop at once against the Rams as if they had been suddenly shot by snipers as the Rams pushed within their 10-ish yard line.

 

[panchucko]

How do you prove the player was faking?
Good idea but nearly impossible to enforce.

it’s as easy as what’s a catch

 

[Pantone282C]

Could've been the virus years in advance. It was clearly immediately contagious.

That acting job was so bad, even WWE wouldn't buy it.

 

[bewp7]

make a player have to sit out for the rest of a drive if they have to stop play for being hurt or some thing

 

[aikemirv]

This actually costed us a win.. stupid punter...

On CBS SPORTS
NFL fires warning shot to teams that players can be suspended for faking injuries and draft picks can be taken

The NFL sent out a warning to all 32 teams over the weekend that it could end up dropping the hammer on any team that deliberately attempts "to stop play unnecessarily" during a game.

The warning shot was sent out in a memo that was obtained by Pro Football Talk and it was sent out because the league has noticed an uptick in situations where a player goes down with an "injury" in order to delay the game.

"The NFL continues to emphasize the importance of upholding the integrity of the game and competitive fairness as our highest priority," the league memo stated. "We have observed multiple instances of clubs making a deliberate attempt to stop play unnecessarily this season. Any deliberate attempt by a team and/or player to stop play unnecessarily; prolong or delay the process; improperly take advantage of a stoppage in play; or influence the actions of an ATC Spotter will be' considered an 'unfair act' and may result in discipline, in addition to any on-field penalty assessed by the Game Officials."

The league views a deliberate stop of play, AKA faking an injury to stop the game, as an "unfair act" and if a team is found guilty of breaking the rule, that team can be hit with some major punishments that the NFL outlined in the memo.

They got a lot of nerve talking about the integrity of the game with the officials they trot out there on a weekly basis

 

[Denim Chicken]

Beleive this is the play that caused the league to address this

 

[Runwildboys]

make a player have to sit out for the rest of a drive if they have to stop play for being hurt or some thing

Should be a 15 yard penalty and unsportsmanlike conduct flag. 2 per team equals ejection for any subsequent players who violate the rule.