EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Scathing film from last season had not been forgotten by the league. Before Sunday’s rematch between New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman began, each were pulled to the side by referees for a conversation.
Last time the two were on the supple turf at MetLife Stadium, they faded away from playing football and moved into a dock fight filled with head shots, vitriol and a lack of control. The referees in Sunday’s game were not about to let a repeat ensue, telling the two from the start all eyes were on them and yellow flags and exit thumbs were cocked and ready.