I Guess Jaxson Dart Can Just Launch Himself Headfirst into a Defender, Because He's a Protected Quarterback

Concerns Over Quarterback Safety in the NFL

A recent play in the National Football League has raised concerns over quarterback safety and the consistency of penalty calls.

The incident involves a quarterback, Jaxson Dart, launching himself headfirst into a defender in an effort to gain yards. While this can be seen as a "ballsy effort play" from the rookie, it also highlights the issue of leading with the helmet, which is a penalty.

The contact is obviously not incidental since he’s launching himself forward and initiating the contact.

This play should have been flagged and brought back as a 15-yard penalty, as it violates the point of emphasis rule change introduced several years ago.

Author's summary: Quarterback safety is a concern in the NFL.

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