1983 NFL Season - Major Rule Changes

Major Rule Changes

  • In the last 30 seconds of a half, with the defensive team behind with no more time outs, a defensive foul cannot prevent the half to end except for the normal options that are available to the offensive team.
  • Pass interference will not be called if there was incidental contact, or if when players make simultaneous attempts to catch, tip, block, or bat the ball.
  • A player may not use a helmet, that is no longer worn by anyone, as a weapon to strike or hit an opponent.

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