NFL referees have been under the microscope this season for their implementation of the roughing the passer penalty, and the heat may be on again after a questionable flag thrown on Leonard Floyd.
The Bears outside linebacker came after Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler right as he was throwing the ball, but he moved out of the way to avoid a big hit. Floyd was flagged regardless.
Leonard Floyd really roughed up the passer on this flagged play. pic.twitter.com/MFGm2KiIjF
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Presumably, the penalty was for some type of contact with Osweiler’s helmet, but it’s hard to tell for sure how much Floyd’s arm even contacted the quarterback.
The Bears fans in the stadium let the boos rain down, and the angry tweets came out in full force afterward.
The penalty is being universally criticized, and the NFL may have to come up with an explanation this week from Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron.
Floyd, and his fans, will be eagerly awaiting his reasoning.