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NFL Exploring Changes in Discipline for Illegal Hits, Excessive Celebrations

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Troy Vincent, the NFL's vice president of football operations, tweeted on Wednesday that the league's competition committee is examining ways to take dangerous hits out of the game.

Troy Vincent

The Committee is also exploring ways — including considering immediate ejections or suspensions — to take dangerous hits out of our game

March 21, 2017 at 11:35:03 PM GMT
Troy Vincent

We'll communicate this to our coaches and players with video examples of flagrant hits that may result in ejection or suspension

March 21, 2017 at 11:45:06 PM GMT

He also noted that the NFL will be further clarifying the rules regarding proper celebrations on the field:

More to follow.