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Hit By Steelers LB Vince Williams Against Saints Shouldn’t Have Been Penalized

In the fourth quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday night preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, linebackers Vince Williams forced a fumble when he hit tight end Daniel Lasco after he caught a short pass near the middle of the field on a 2nd and 10 play. While the Steelers defense ultimately recovered the loose football, the Saints offense retained possession as Williams was penalized for unnecessary roughness as it was ruled he hit Lasco with the crown of his helmet.

Lasco laid motionless on the field for a little while before finally being helped off the field by members of the Saints medical staff.