That strange rule that screwed the Dallas Cowboys in their game against the Green Bay Packers may be on its way out, in its current form at least.
ProFootballtalk, citing an NFL source, reports the rule could be changed or modified. For example, instead of a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, it could become a dead ball foul.
RELATED: The Dallas Cowboys were called for a penalty that pretty much confused everyone.
The controversial call in question happened because Dallas wide receiver Brice Butler joined the huddle but didn't left the field without participating in a play.
This is apparently an unsportsmanlike penalty on Brice Butler: https://t.co/zceAkuw2zT pic.twitter.com/AOI7lLWyxf
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 15, 2017
It's a rarely called penalty that confused a lot of people, and PFT reported the penalty hadn't been called since 2014. It was called by referee Tony Corrente, the same man who called the penalty against Dallas.
It wiped out a 22-yard gain that put the Cowboys in field goal range.
The rule is in place to help defenses get set and match up against the personnel on the field.
You Might Also Like
NFL
Cowboys playmaker takes the easy way out, blames officials for loss to Packers
By Cole FrederickNFL
Official clarifies why this drive-killing penalty was called against the Cowboys
By Cole FrederickNFL
The Dallas Cowboys were called for a penalty that pretty much confused everybody
By Ray MarcanoNFL
NFL has reportedly acknowledged it botched a crucial call during Cowboys-Packers
By Cole FrederickncG1vNJzZmiekaOvtsbZZ5qopV%2Bjs617zZ%2BjZqqVpbyzwMSdo7Jlk6S7tLXDnqmippdisKmtzaCgp59dp8KtsYytn5qsXZi8rrzLnquepKliwKS%2BxLCcnWWTpMSju9isZKKmXaW5osXOn51mn5GisnA%3D