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Originally Posted by firstdown
I don't believe that is true because peopl lead all the time with their helmet when making a tackle and the runner lowers their head before a hit.
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The only rule I could find is this one:
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Article 8 There shall be no unnecessary roughness. This shall include, but will not be limited to:
(g) using any part of a player’s helmet (including the top/crown and forehead/“hairline” parts) or facemask to butt, spear, or ram an opponent violently or unnecessarily
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http://blogmedia.thenewstribune.com/...20RULEBOOK.pdf
In the scenario you outlined, it's not violent or unnecessary (i.e., the defender can't control what the RB is going to do with his helmet).