Despite criticism from several players and coaches about the new rules limiting the use of the helmet in games, the NFL will not make any adjustments to the guidelines adopted in March. But an important clarification was made that may mean some collisions won’t be subject to penalty.
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent, a former All-Pro cornerback, said Wednesday that the competition committee spoke by telephone and opted to keep the rules in place. Under the recently revised policy, no player can initiate contact with his helmet, or he will be assessed a personal foul penalty.