{
  "id": 10314763,
  "title": "Titans' Jeffery Simmons says Giants' Cameron Skattebo lowering helmet breaks NFL rule",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/titans-jeffery-simmons-says-giants-cameron-skattebo-lowering-helmet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T23:38:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/titans-jeffery-simmons-says-giants-233812903.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East Rutherford, N.J. — Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl defensive end Jeffery Simmons expressed concerns that New York Giants running back Cameron Skattebo might be jeopardizing NFL rules with his running style. During the Titans' 12-7 defeat at MetLife Stadium on September 27, Simmons noted he took a direct hit to the stomach from Skattebo's helmet. The NFL mandates that players from both sides of the ball cannot strike opponents with the top of their helmets. Simmons, who was selected by teammates as the Titans' NFLPA representative, claimed that Skattebo, a compact 5-foot-11, 215-pound player, tends to lower his pads, which could lead to violations of the league's point of emphasis on helmet use, particularly for running backs. Simmons emphasized that he wasn't making excuses and respected Skattebo's physicality, but suggested that Skattebo should keep his head up and lower his shoulders when pursuing defensive tackles. Simmons highlighted the difficult nature of tackling players who continue to lower their heads, stating that the NFL fosters brotherhood but players like Skattebo could face penalties for illegal helmet hits.",
  "summary": "Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons believes New York Giants RB Cameron Skattebo is lowering his helmet on runs, which is against NFL rules.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Titans' Jeffery Simmons says Giants' Cameron Skattebo lowering helmet breaks NFL rule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/titans-jeffery-simmons-says-giants-cameron-skattebo-lowering-helmet-10314764",
        "published": "2026-09-27T23:38:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}