League Issues New Twitter Policy
The NFL released its amended policy Monday for use of Twitter and other social media platforms by players, coaches and other team personnel on game days, prohibiting such use beginning 90 minutes before a game until following the conclusion of media interviews after a game. The league did not restrict Twitter use by players and coaches on other days. The NFL issued a written announcement that said in part: "The growth of social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook has created important new ways for the NFL and clubs to communicate and connect with fans. The NFL has been at the forefront of the use of new media and will continue to emphasize innovative and appropriate use of these new forms of communication." League rules previously had barred players, coaches and other club personnel from using cell phones, computers and other electronic devices on the sideline, in the
