There’s been an egregious exploitation of an NFL rule designed to protect quarterbacks the past couple of seasons.&nbsp;

And the culprits exploiting the rule are the very people the rule is designed to protect: the quarterbacks.&nbsp;

It’s often an <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/18/sports/troy-aikman-fans-livid-over-penalty-on-patrick-mahomes-hit/">infuriating injustice</a>.&nbsp;

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="3"> 3 </a></div><figcaption>Patrick Mahomes slides ahead of linebacker Henry To’oTo’o during the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ AFC divisional round win over the Texans. Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption>

And the NFL needs to do something to stop it immediately — and it appears it’s leaning toward doing so — because these quarterback flops and rope-a-dopes that are duping officials almost weekly can cost teams games. That messes with the integrity of the sport.&nbsp;

There’s been an egregious exploitation of an NFL rule designed to protect quarterbacks the past couple of seasons. {ai:summary}The NFL has seen a troubling trend where quarterbacks are exploiting rules meant to protect them, leading to questionable calls that can affect game outcomes. This manipulation undermines the integrity of the sport, prompting calls for the league to take action against such tactics. #sports

NFL needs to act now to end ridiculous QB hypocrisy that Patrick Mahomes is leading

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