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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

2009 Stats

By Penalty

Unnecessary Roughness penalties commited by position during the 2009 season.

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NameCountYardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
Defensive Back49611242513
Offensive Line21293101101
Linebacker37494201710
Defensive Line25336131212
Runningback4463110
Fullback1150100
Wide Receiver5752320
Tight End5753201
Unknown/Unset000001
Special Teams1151000
Totals1481960767268