NFL changes wording of rule that negated Dez Bryant catch vs. Packers

It was hard to fathom how Dez Bryant's late-game grab was ruled incomplete against the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFC playoffs, so the NFL is trying to eliminate the confusion.

The league has rewritten the language regarding what constitutes a catch and former vice president of officiating Mike Pereira shared the update Thursday on Twitter.

A player is considered to be going to the ground if he does not remain upright long enough to demonstrate that he is clearly a runner. If a player goes to the ground in the act of catching a pass (with or without contact by an opponent), he must maintain control of the ball until after his initial contact with the ground, whether in the field of play or the end zone. If he loses control of the ball and the ball touches the ground before he regains control, the pass is incomplete. If he regains control prior the ball touching the ground, the pass is complete.

This doesn't exactly clarify things or help erase the painful memories for Dallas Cowboys fans.

As you can see, there is still plenty of room for interpretation from officials and, ultimately, opportunities for future controversial calls to take place.