Pad Rule

[DarthMonk]

Excerpt:

This is a fact few are completely aware of. Even some players seem to be slightly confused. But this is the main fact: If a player doesn't wear thigh or knee pads, they cannot play in games. Period. That's it.

No thigh or knee pads, no play.

Link:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/mike- ... ds-no-play

Comment:

I almost never see hip pads. I can't imagine taking a shot in the hip without pads there. Hip pads remain optional.