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Zac Taylor admits he broke a replay challenge rule for years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Zac Taylor admits he broke a replay challenge rule for years

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed he has been violating an NFL rule regarding replay challenges since he began coaching. The NFL announced a new rule allowing coaches to designate a sideline staff member to initiate replay challenges this season. Taylor disclosed that he has not thrown a challenge flag personally but has designated Doug Rosfeld to do so for the past eight years. Taylor noted that he may face a retroactive fine now that the league has clarified the rule. As the Bengals look to improve after three playoff-less seasons, the pressure is on Taylor to lead the team back to contention for the playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Zac Taylor has not thrown a challenge flag in eight years.
•Bengals now have new rules regarding replay challenges.
•Taylor's future may depend on team's performance this season.
•Cincinnati is under pressure after missing playoffs for three years.

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12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ Zac Taylor Admits He’s Broken NFL Rule For Years

What they're saying

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As the new NFL season gets going over the next few weeks, the league has announced a new rule for the year.This week, the NFL revealed that head coaches will have the ability to designate a member of their sideline staff to initiate replay challenges in-game. This will impact all head coaches around the league, […] The post Bengals’ Zac Taylor Admits He’s Broken NFL Rule For Years appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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