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1. • • Players in a defenseless posture are: A player in the act of or just after throwing a pass (passing posture) A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly become a runner. If the player is capable of avoiding or warding off the impending contact of an opponent, he is no longer a defenseless player
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   What happens if a player is not a defenseless player?

   • If the player is capable of avoiding or warding off the impending contact of an opponent, he is no longer a defenseless player. Note: Violations of this provision will be enforced after the interception, and the intercepting team will maintain possession.

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   Is it a foul if a player is defenseless?

   • Today the NFL’s communications department attempted to clear things up, with e-mails to the media and Twitter messages pointing to the exact wording of the rules regarding defenseless players. The relevant portion of the rule is: “It is a foul if a player initiates unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture.

   NFL attempts to clarify the defenseless player rules

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   What is a defenseless player?

   • The intended receiver of a pass in the action during and immediately following an interception or potential interception. If the player is capable of avoiding or warding off the impending contact of an opponent, he is no longer a defenseless player.

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   Is it a foul if a player is in a defenseless posture?

   • The relevant portion of the rule is: “It is a foul if a player initiates unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture. (a) Players in a defenseless posture are: [. . .] (2) A receiver attempting to catch a pass; or who has completed a catch and has not had time to protect himself or has not clearly become a runner.

   NFL attempts to clarify the defenseless player rules

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   Is hitting a defenseless player illegal?

   • The gist is that hitting a defenseless player in the head or neck area is illegal. What’s a defenseless player? A ball carrier who has established himself as a runner is considered able to defend themselves. But in many cases a player is defined as “defenseless,” which means helmet-to-helmet contact isn’t allowed.

   NFL targeting rule: What is it and some examples

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   How do you attack a defenseless player?

   • Leading with helmet, shoulder, forearm, fist, hand or elbow to attack with forcible contact at the head or neck area Lowering the head before attacking by initiating forcible contact with the crown of the helmet. The gist is that hitting a defenseless player in the head or neck area is illegal. What’s a defenseless player?

   NFL targeting rule: What is it and some examples

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3. operations.nfl.com › defenseless-playerDefenseless Player - NFL Football Operations

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4. www.nfl.com › playerhealthandsafety › equipment-andNFL Health and Safety Related Rules Changes Since 2002 - NFL.com

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Expanded protection to defenseless players, making it a foul if a player initiates a block when his path is toward or parallel to his own end line and makes forcible contact to his opponent with...

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   Sep 9, 2024 · The targeting rule is designed to prevent players from making dangerous or reckless hits, particularly those involving contact to an opponent’s head or neck area. The rule applies to both offensive and defensive players, aiming to reduce the likelihood of concussions and other serious injuries.

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   Dec 27, 2011 · After a personal foul penalty on Monday night led to a high-profile media tiff, the NFL has stepped in to attempt to clarify what, exactly, the term “defenseless player” means.

9. www.sbnation.com › nfl › 2018/2/4NFL targeting rule: What is it and some examples

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   Feb 5, 2018 · But in many cases a player is defined as “defenseless,” which means helmet-to-helmet contact isn’t allowed. Here are a few of the most common cases, with the wording in the NFL...

10. www.nfl.com › news › new-safety-rules-interceptionsNew safety rules: Interceptions included for defenseless players

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    Apr 3, 2015 · What: Under the rule change, the intended receiver of a pass in the immediate continuing action following an interception is now protected as a defenseless receiver. If the player is capable of...