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Bengals Coach Zac Taylor Admits to Breaking Challenge Flag Rule for 8 Years Already
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has admitted to breaking a key rule in the NFL's challenge flag system for eight years, just as the league is making a slight change to address the issue before the 2026 season.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has admitted to technically breaking an NFL rule by not pulling the challenge flag in time for nearly eight years, a change set to take effect before the 2026 season. The league is updating its rules to require coaches to pull the challenge flag within 30 seconds of the play's completion. As a result of his actions, Taylor will be subject to potential fines or penalties going forward. The rule change aims to improve fairness and accuracy in the NFL's review process.
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