On Sunday, it was reported that an NFL team proposed making roughing the passer a reviewable penalty. On Monday, NFL Network’s Judy Battista expanded on that report, adding that it was the Los Angeles Rams who proposed the change.
Per Battista, the conversation was centered on “sling vs. slam.” The slam, when a defender picks up the quarterback in the air and slams him onto the ground, is when it becomes problematic, according to Battista. The “sling” is considered the natural progression of the play.
The committee also spent 90 minutes discussing officiating and how to become more consistent across the league, per Battista.