Ramsey blames new helmet rule for injury to Lee

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 9: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars talks with Field Judge Terry Brown about a play during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on August 9, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Saints defeated the Jaguars 24 to 20.
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Outspoken Jacksonville Jaguars corner Jalen Ramsey blames his teammate Marqise Lee's leg injury squarely on the NFL and its new helmet rule.

Lee took a shot to the knee by Atlanta Falcons corner Damontae Kazee in Saturday's preseason game. Lee required the assistance of a cart to be taken off the field.

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Ramsey argues that the new helmet rule, that penalizes players for leading with the crown of their helmets when making a tackle, led to the gruesome injury.

"You can't be mad at (Kazee). You have to be mad at the NFL; not mad at them, but that is how the rule is," Ramsey said, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco.

"People are scared to tackle normal because I guess they don't want to do helmet-to-helmet and get flagged. ... Game-changing stuff could happen. You don't really want to blame anyone, but you feel bad for him."

An update on Lee's status was not available after the game.

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