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NFL Uniform Rules & Regulations

General Uniform Rules | Uniform Fines | Inspectors
Head & Helmet Rules | Shirt & Jersey Rules | Arms & Sleeves Rules
Hands & Wrists Rules | Waist & Belt Rules | Pants & Shorts Rules
Socks Rules | Shoe Rules

Pants & Shorts Rules:

  • Pants must be pulled down over the knee and can not be altered or cut.
  • Knee, thigh, hip pads are not required.

Example Pants Violation:

Shawn Springs
Shawn Springs
Fine: $5,000
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Where does all the NFL fine money go?

According to the NFL bylaws, all fines collected throughout the season must be divided evenly between organizations dedicated to the betterment of humanity. The following four organizations are not-for-profits whose focus is helping people both in and outside the NFL: