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NFL will allow coaches to designate staff member to initiate replay challenges

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Previously, only the head coach could carry the red challenge flag and throw it on the field to stop the game for a challenge.

The NFL will allow head coaches to designate an assistant to throw a challenge flag Toronto Star

NFL coaches can now use a proxy on challenge calls — though whether any coaches will choose to do so is another question.

ESPN🏁 first to report5 hrs ago

NFL to allow coach's designee to initiate replay challenges ESPN