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Unnecessary Roughness

Definition

A conduct- or safety-related infraction such as hitting a ball carrier after he is already out of bounds, "piling on" a ball carrier who is already down, or violent contact with an opponent who is away from and out of the play.

Outcome

15 yards; automatic first down if committed by defense

2011 Stats

By Penalty

Unnecessary Roughness penalties commited by position during the 2011 season.

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NameCountYardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
Defensive Back791080374215
Defensive Line31406171421
Wide Receiver131848501
Offensive Line121653923
Unknown/Unset1150103
Runningback2301110
Linebacker37508211616
Special Teams2302000
Tight End71003400
Fullback2301101
Totals18625489393720