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NFL REFS NOW ALLOWED TO FLAG TEAMS FOR FACE COVERING VIOLATIONS

• https://www.outkick.com by JOE KINSEY

... as well as possible fines, suspensions and forfeiture of draft picks," NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

The memo that's circulating around NFL media says "if an individual not wearing a face covering approaches [game officials] inappropriately, they have the authority to take administrative or officiating action."

It's not being called the Bill Belichick rule, but he had the most notorious mask drop in recent memory during Monday's game against the Chiefs. The NFL has already fined Jon GrudenVic Fangio and at least three other coaches over mask violations. Now they're adding the 15-yard penalty to the toolbox, and there's a very good chance this gets their attention.


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