10 Players Who Influenced Major Rule Changes in the NFL

🐴The horse collar tackle, made famous by Roy Williams, led to a rule change and penalties for the dangerous move.

🤝Mel Blount's physical coverage style led to the five-yard bump rule, limiting defensive backs' ability to be physical with receivers.

🏈Carson Palmer's knee injury resulted in a rule change protecting quarterbacks from hits below the knee.

🛑Phil Dawson's controversial field goal kick led to a rule change allowing field goals hitting the post to be reviewed.

💇‍♂️Ricky Williams' distinctive dreadlocks prompted a rule clarification that hair is an extension of the uniform.

Which player's horse collar tackles led to a rule change?

—Roy Williams

What rule change was influenced by Mel Blount's physical coverage style?

—The five-yard bump rule.

Which quarterback's injury led to a rule change protecting quarterbacks from hits below the knee?

—Carson Palmer

What controversial field goal kick led to a rule change allowing field goals hitting the post to be reviewed?

—Phil Dawson's kick.

Whose distinctive dreadlocks prompted a rule clarification that hair is an extension of the uniform?

—Ricky Williams

00:01Every offseason, the NFL reviews its rule book and makes necessary tweaks.

00:08Controversial decisions or missed calls can lead to major rule changes.

01:00Roy Williams' horse collar tackles led to a rule change and penalties for the dangerous move.

01:36Mel Blount's physical coverage style led to the five-yard bump rule.

02:29Carson Palmer's injury led to a rule change protecting quarterbacks from hits below the knee.

03:31Phil Dawson's controversial field goal kick led to a rule change allowing field goals hitting the post to be reviewed.

05:06Ricky Williams' distinctive dreadlocks prompted a rule clarification that hair is an extension of the uniform.