Coaches could make two challenges a game, using a timeout to do so. Even some coaches who support replay felt they couldn't sacrifice a timeout. But the committee was adamant about the use of a timeout, which would help avoid extending the length of games. Holmgren wasn't so sure. In an effort to reduce taunting and overexuberant celebrations and in the name of safety, the league made a rules change Wednesday.
Players can take off the helmets once they reached the bench area.
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