NFL fans don’t need more reasons to not like the new tackling rules that they have introduced, but this new rule seems to be the gift that keeps on giving.
Viking Antwione Williams was penalized and fined because of the confusing new rule and he, like us, are not happy about it.
The penalty came when Williams used his body to tackle the quarterback to the ground. While the rest of the world sees this as a normal hit, the NFL now says this is roughing the passer which is now a penalty and a fine.
I understand wanting to make playing safer for the longevity of the players health.