Terrelle Pryor is the latest NFL wide receiver to publicly ask defensive backs to aim a bit higher with their tackles.
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Another NFL receiver is publicly asking defenders to stop hitting so low
Terrelle Pryor took to Twitter to ask Rams safety Cody Davis to keep his hits a bit higher to avoid taking out his knees
After the Redskins played the Rams on Sunday, Pryor took to Twitter and asked safety Cody Davis to try and keep away from his knees in future matchups. Pryor posted his request with a video of a play from Sunday's game in which Davis went low to bring down the receiver. While Pryor conceded that the hit was legal, he emphasized his concern for keeping his knees healthy.
@CodyDavis rule 101 ... not... @ Terrelle Pryor SR
The comment from Pryor is just the latest in a growing trend of receivers expressing frustration with getting hit low by defenders, something that may be driven by defenders' fear of being penalized or fined for hits close to the head.
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Earlier in the year, Odell Beckham Jr. made similar comments after a low hit from
Pryor remains healthy and expected to be back in action when the Redskins host the Raiders this week on Sunday Night Football, but his comments and other comments like his should be considered as the league continues its efforts to make the game safer.
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