NFL sends 2nd hits memo to teams highlighting repeat offenders
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The NFL e-mailed to each team a second memo Saturday that detailed players who have had multiple infractions for unnecessary roughness, according to a league source.
Each team received the list and was told which players on that particular team were repeat offenders.
One team’s list had roughly 10 players who have been penalized multiple times for unnecessary roughness. Extrapolating that list over 32 teams means that hundreds of players are under the league’s watch.
Of course these days everyone is. The league sent out its first memo Wednesday, spelling out increased discipline for illegal hits to the head or neck area.
DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, issued a statement regarding the crackdown on Saturday that focused on the league’s position on health care if there is a lockout next season, worker’s compensation and disabled veterans.
“The issue of player safety is larger than just hits on Sunday,” Smith stated in the statement. “Players comprehend the difference between aggressive, split-second actions and hazardous play. In addition to this sudden new emphasis on player safety, players call on the NFL to fulfill its obligation to health care in a lockout, end nasty litigation against almost 300 players’ workers compensation cases and stop saying ‘no’ to the disability benefits of NFL legends.”
“While there are a range of punishments available as part of the on-field discipline system, the NFLPA will ensure the NFL strictly adhere to the existing rules and disciplinary process. We will also enforce the return to play guidelines and safety protocols and practices that occur out of the public eye.
“Our mission is to remain aggressive on player safety both on and off the field.”
Adam Schefter is ESPN’s NFL Insider.
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