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The NFL’s roughing-the-passer penalty was born in Philadelphia | Frank’s Place

In a season when the roughing penalty has come to the fore, we look back at its Philly origins.

Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett poses after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ.
Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett poses after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer