WATCH: “This is such bullsh*t” – Fans call out the NFL over poor officiating after DeVante Parker’s brutal hit

DeVante Parker took a brutal hit from DeShon Elliott which led him to leave the game.

WATCH: “This is such bullsh*t” – Fans call out the NFL over poor officiating after DeVante Parker’s brutal hit

Dolphins DeShon Elliott ran into Patriots DeVante Parker (Via NFL/X)

The refereeing in NFL games has always been a controversial subject. This season as well, fans have witnessed some bad calls here and there, however, the play on DeVante Parker that was ruled as not a helmet-to-helmet hit was the most ridiculous call of this season to date. In the New England Patriots matchup against the Miami Dolphins, defensive back DeShon Elliott ran into DeVante Parker’s helmet which resulted in a hard hit.

DeVante Parker was not aware of Elliott charging toward him until he got hit. The wideout dropped the ball and remained on the field for a while after taking that hit. The fact that NFL referees did not rule it as violent contact baffled fans. Following the hit, Parker was taken out of the game and he did not return for the remainder of the night.

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It remains to be seen if he is placed in concussion protocol.

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Following the game in which the Patriots lost to the Dolphins, HC Bill Belichick had to say this regarding the hit on Parker:

You should talk to the officials about that.

Classic Bill response. His teammate Matthew Slater had Parker’s back and is certain that Elliott will be disciplined by the league for the hit.

Social media reacts to DeVante Parker’s brutal hit right to the head

This call enraged fans who could not believe that the referees did not throw a flag on that play. It also cast a question around the NFL’s attempts to make the sport much safer for athletes.

DeVante Parker didn't return after taking the hit
DeVante Parker didn’t return after taking the hit (Via Megan Briggs)

Here’s how fans reacted to DeShon Elliott’s controversial hit.

It’s like Deja Vu all over again.

The missed call on DeVante Parker was scary as he lay on the field for a while after the play. The NFL has witnessed a rise in player injuries this season. This also reflects negatively on the league’s commitment to athlete safety. The NFL has been cautious around its health protocols ever since the Damar Hamlin situation last season.

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