# Bengals coach says he broke NFL challenge flag rule for 8 years; league changes rule

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor admitted he has been violating an NFL rule regarding challenge flags for eight years, prompting the league to alter the rule. The change may affect how coaches can use challenges in future games.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/zac-taylor-admits-breaking-nfl-challenge-flag-rule-8-years-league-makes-change) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:05:15 -0400