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Say What? Coaches can now cost their teams draft picks for talking to a referee without a mask

by
Damond Talbot
October 9, 2020

Referees Mask coaches fines — The NFL is doing everything to protect everyone but the players in the NFL.

The NFL has already punished head coaches for pulling their masks down to talk to players throughout the game, but now the NFL is taking it a little deeper.

According to Tom Pelissero, if any individual of a team (assuming coaches) approach an official without a mask on they will get a 15 yard penalty and the team can be fined, suspended or have to forfeit a draft pick.

NFL Senior VP of Officiating Perry Fewell informed clubs in a memo today that any individual who approaches an official without a face covering is subject to a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, as well as possible fines, suspensions and forfeiture of draft picks.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 9, 2020

I find it interesting that the NFL can punish everyone but the Tennessee Titans. Are you serious? Come on NFL, step up.

This memo (referenced earlier by @TomPelissero) went to teams today, again warning coaches they "must keep their masks in place when interacting with game officials."

Also, adds refs "have the authority to take action, including a 15-yard penalty for Unsportsmanlike Conduct." pic.twitter.com/fXgytxG2DX
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 9, 2020

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