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Controversial False-Start Penalty Overshadows Karras' Contract Extension

9/30/2025

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In NFL Week 4, Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras drew a false-start penalty against the Denver Broncos, after which the Bengals punted.
Aikman disagreed with the call; Yurk noted the aim to curb centers’ sudden movements.
Karras, in his 10th season and 4th with Cincinnati, signed a one-year extension.
He previously played for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.

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In NFL Week 4, Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras drew a false-start penalty against the Denver Broncos, after which the Bengals punted.
Aikman disagreed with the call; Yurk noted the aim to curb centers’ sudden movements.
Karras, in his 10th season and 4th with Cincinnati, signed a one-year extension.
He previously played for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.