New rules approved for 2019.
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-coaches-can-m...game-1.1288353
Other recommendations that were accepted include:
- CFL head coaches will have the opportunity this season to launch two challenges in a game
— A 10-yard objectionable conduct call will be made for diving.
— The command centre can upgrade spearing to a 25-yard penalty when a defender delivers a blow with the top of his helmet and has a clear view of the opponent. Also, there can't be any mitigating circumstances such as the opponent ducking his head.
— A player receiving two 25-yard penalties in a game will now be disqualified.
— A kicked or thrown football will remain live instead of becoming a dead ball when it touches a goal-post ribbon.
— The command centre can assist on-field officials in calling penalties when the injury spotter has intervened in a player-safety situation.
— The command centre can help field officials with called and non-called roughing-the-kicker penalties.
— The stipulation that a defender be allowed to contact a kicker's plant leg without penalty if the defender has touched the ball before contact has been removed.
— Now, the definition of spearing is when a player uses the top of his helmet as the primary contact point to deliver a blow.
— The use of three or more wedge blockers on kicking plays is illegal.
— A defensive player can no longer deliver a forcible blow to the long snapper while the snapper's head is down and he's in a vulnerable position.
All of the accepted recommendations will be enforced starting this season.