Muslim player penalized by NFL for praying:

A Muslim player was penalized for dropping to his knees in prayer after scoring a touchdown.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after he dropped to the ground and performed the Sajdah in the fourth quarter of last night's game against the New England Patriots.


The Kansas City Chiefs safety, who is a devout Muslim, may also now be fined by the league

According to the former Vice President of Officiating in the NFL, giving praise after a touchdown does not qualify as unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL has since apologized for the call, saying Abdullah should not have been penalized

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