Sherman: Can't hear ya.

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I have a question, and hopefully it doesn't detract from the beauty of Sherman basking in Eagles fans' angry taunts.

Can doing something like this on the field (i.e. taunting rival fans) earn an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty under the current rules? Unsportsmanlike Conduct seems to be a very broad term.

Edited- The rules say you can't point "directly at an opponent" or use any other insulting gestures to "opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League." (Section 3, Article I (b), Note 3). The rulebook doesn't mention fans specifically. It does prohibit generally the "use of baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams." However, the list of examples for this subsection does not include pointing or use of a beckoning sign. Or it could fall under the catchall of "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." Not clearly prohibited in the rules.
 

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