The rule is so unpopular that even quarterbacks – the players it is supposed to protect – don’t like it. Don’t expect a quick reaction from the league though
Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes was trying to avoid a penalty, instead he tore his ACL. While completing a sack on Oakland Raiders’ Derek Carr on Sunday, he did his best to avoid landing on the quarterback, which would have earned him the controversial “roughing the passer” penalty that has been driving defensive players crazy over the first few weeks in the season. In the process, Hayes injured his right knee. Now he’s out for the season and many blame the rule itself, which could very well enter the pantheon of the most absurd in recent NFL history.
Here's a better angle of the William Hayes injury. You can clearly see him kicking his right leg out, and the bad bend. The NFL needs to eliminate the "weight on the QB rule" now. Like, today. pic.twitter.com/ngS5GYqVEi
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