The NFL fears that mobile phones, laptops or tablets could be used by teams to pass on information without permission during games. That’s why the league is cracking down on violations of its electronic device rule, according to a report. Several clubs are said to have felt the pinch.

Munich – The NFL is cracking down on violations of its electronic device policy this season. That’s what “NBC” is reporting.

According to various sources, twelve teams and three players have been fined, some of them heavily.

Fake violations would also be monitored more closely. At the beginning of December, the league reminded all franchises that violations of the rules regarding electronic devices would be prosecuted. At the time, it said, “As a result, clubs were fined a minimum of $50,000 and players were fined a minimum of $5,05. “

NFL bans use of mobile phones or Apple Watches during games

Franchises have been “strongly encouraged to establish pre-game processes to ensure compliance.” For example, with kickoff, mobile phones and Apple Watches are banned in the bench area on the sidelines as well as in the dressing rooms – by both the team and the coaching staff.

Also, the use or mere possession of laptops or tablets not issued by the NFL is taboo during games.

NFL wants to ensure integrity of game with electric device rule

While the medical staff, for example, is allowed to carry a mobile phone, its members must leave the bench area or coaches’ booth when using it. No portable devices with data transfer functions may be used in these areas either, Florio continues. It is also forbidden to transmit competition-related or strategic information.

As with the tracking of fake violations, the NFL wants to ensure the integrity of the game.

For the league’s top brass, the electrical device rule is supposed to be a red line, i.e. non-negotiable. This is to prevent insider information about injuries or strategic considerations from being shared during a game. Since such info can be quickly shared electronically these days, the NFL has opted for this aggressive approach.

NFL said to be “horrified” by possibilities of modern devices

According to an NFL source, the league is assigning representatives to watch for such violations on the sidelines. According to the source, the NFL is “appalled” that doctors or other people from the medical departments have the ability to pass on medical information in real time.

So the league is moving with the times and has already discovered many a black sheep in the football pasture.