Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman criticizes the NFL for its "inconsistent" disciplinary policies in an essay titled "Common Sense," which was published on Thursday in The Players' Tribune.
The essay is a part of Sherman's season-long web series "Tuesdays with Richard on Thursdays."
Sherman expresses frustration with the "hypocrisy" of league's proclivity to penalize players for on-field celebrations when it fails to do enough to address more serious issues such as domestic violence. Sherman says the NFL's attempt to take fun out of the game helps explain the league's declining TV ratings.
"The NFL is enforcing a policy against celebration," Sherman wrote.