NFL sends memo reminding teams to not fake injuries

In the wake of former Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher lifting the lid on teams strategically 'faking' injuries to slow down opposing offenses, the NFL released a memo reminding teams to play nice. 

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport obtained a copy and shared it on NFL.com. 

"Clubs are reminded that Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (i) of the Official Playing Rules provides that it is unsportsmanlike conduct if members of the defensive team use "acts or words that are designed to disconcert an offensive team at the snap."

"Clubs are also reminded of the following League policy regarding faking injuries for strategic purposes. The Supplemental Note to Rule 4, Section 5, Article 4 states:

"The Competition Committee deprecates feigning injuries, with subsequent withdrawal, to obtain a timeout without penalty. Coaches are urged to cooperate in discouraging this practice."

With the cat out of the bag on fakers, it will be interesting to keep an eye on players who stay down on the field when things are getting hairy. We already feel bad for the first guy who's legitimately injured but nobody will believe him.