From Atlanta: A new policy has been announced regarding player penalties. This season, players who accumulate a certain number of penalties will face suspension. The specifics of the policy involve five key areas of health and safety rules violations.

Further details are available from the league and players' union, who made the announcement jointly. They have agreed to emphasize these areas.

A one-game suspension will be imposed on players who accumulate three penalties in the designated categories, according to the agreement.