Roughing The Passer

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Originally Posted by Amen

As far as I understood at the pro level, leading with the helmet isn't the issue. It's when leading with the helmet results in helmet to helmet contact - if seen is called.

So a defender can lead with his helmet as long as it doesn't result in helmet to helmet contact - same with runner when they brace for impact. They can also lead for the brace as long as it doesn't result in helmet to helmet contact.

That's just my interpretation of it. Youth football encourages heads up tacking and no leading, PERIOD. Leading with helmet at the youth level will get the kid ejected and suspended 1 game on 1st offense.

the nfl changed the rule this year, after ho-ass shazier went and paralyzed himself.

NO one can lead with the helmet anymore, to any part of any other player. if the helmet makes contact they can throw the flag. they dont though, because it happens at least 4-5 times each play between the linemen, let alone the ball carrier.

but word its to protect the defenders, they don't want them leading with the crown of the helmet anywhere, it used to only be helmet to helmet, but now it can be helmet to knee, they are within the rules to flag it

they did alot of it in the preseason, but i havent seen much in the regular season.