Saints star Cameron Jordan urges the NFL to “recover the provocation”

New Orleans Saints Defensive Cameron Jordan wants to get back some fun in the football game.

Currently appearing on Fanatics Fest new york Over the weekend, the eight-time Pro Bowler gave an honest answer when asked what he believed was the “silliest rule” in today’s league.

New Orleans Saints defensive side Cameron Jordan chanted “Who’s Dut?” before his match against the Las Vegas Raiders at the Caesar Superdome. (Matthew Hinton Imagni image)

“For fans, I think it’s an overly congratulation,” replied Animation’s Jordan.

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“If you don’t celebrate the boy, you’ve scored a touchdown and dragged three defenders into your back.

NFL The rulebook lists untreatment and excessive celebrations as sportsmanlike acts.

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The 2021 season saw a total of 61 flags in at least 20 years, and the league has since cracked down on players in subsequent seasons. ESPN reported In 2022, only five of the 61 flags reached the league standard.

According to nflpenalties.com, The 2022 season saw a dramatic decline in 21 provocation flags. In 2023, that number fell to 17, reaching 20 last season.

But for saint veterans, players should be allowed to participate in slightly harmless provocations and blessings.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan on the field before his match against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Dale Zanine-Imagn image)

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“Celebrate,” Jordan continued. “It’s okay to be honored. Please provoke me. Let me talk about my s—.”

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