by Steve Patterson
CBS Philly
Tuesday morning, the Council on American-Islamic Relations asked the NFL to clarify the penalty. The NFL responded.
NFL Spokesperson Michael Signora released this statement saying quote “Abdullah should not have been penalized. Officiating mechanic is not to flag player who goes to ground for religious reasons.”
“We’re happy that the NFL clarified the rule so that there’s no perception of a double standard,” said C.A.I.R Staff Attorney Ryan Tack-Hooper. “CAIR and the NFL have bigger problems than a penalty in a blowout game.”
