An NFL rules committee has voted against a proposed major rule change that many players, fans and media say is necessary.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the NFL’s competition committee did not approve a proposal that would have made roughing the passer calls reviewable.
The committee reviewed that issue at the NFL league meeting, which runs through Wednesday in Phoenix. If the committee had approved the proposal, 24 NFL team owners would have had to vote in favor for the rule change to be adopted.
The proposal to make roughing the passing reviewable was not approved, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 28, 2023
The Los Angeles Rams proposed the rule change, but it had broad support among players and fans, after several high-profile plays last season caused an uproar. One notable play happened in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons game in Week 5.
The roughing the passer call after the Falcons' Grady Jarrett hit the Bucs' Tom Brady, and the roasting of it from Fox's Daryl Johnston. pic.twitter.com/3ba6PCdrHm
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) October 9, 2022
In the Monday night game that week, Kansas City Chiefs defensive star Chris Jones got flagged for roughing Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
Roughing the passer? 🏈 #MNF pic.twitter.com/y4AR9G3MVe
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) October 11, 2022
Despite the controversial calls last season, the proposed rule change had reportedly faced an uphill battle. Judy Battista of NFL.com reported Sunday that the measure would likely fail.
Owners will consider several rules proposals at the NFL's annual meeting. As the meeting begins, does not seem to be enough support for making roughing the passer reviewable by replay, according to a person familiar with the Competition Comm. conversations.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 26, 2023
NFL fans had mixed feelings about the news.
I get the bang bang aspect that they want but there were horrible ones this past season man
— Jacob Lintner (@lintnermedia) March 28, 2023
makes sense. why make the game better, ya know? Wouldn’t want to do that!
— Dan Barbera (@danbarbera) March 28, 2023
The pass interference review process was a disaster, this would be even worse. Smart call!
— Addison Sports & Entertainment (@ASE_Repr) March 28, 2023
The NFL will do anything besides hold themselves accountable lol
— Josh Lillard (@JLillardd) March 28, 2023
It doesnt need to be reviewable just hire better refs
— Rowdy (@RowdySal) March 28, 2023
