The only time the offense would decline that penalty, would be if the resulting play advanced them more than 15 yards down the field. Either way, they would have a first down.
Yes, roughing the passer is a penalty. It calls for a 15 yard penalty on the offending team.
1938 was when roughing the passer rule was enacted in the NFL.
15 yards
15 yards and automatic first down
Roughing the passer
The foul is called "roughing the passer" and the penalty is 15 yards against the defense.
-wait to see whoever you throw it to catches it -might get a late hit resulting in a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty
Um Maybe roughing the passer horse collar pass interference face mask roughing the kicker that is all the 15 yard penalties i know so far stay tune for more
Kablam - 1996 Action League Now Roughing the Passer was released on: USA: 29 January 1999
The longest penalty in an NFL game is undefined. A defensive pass interference penalty is assessed from the line of scrimmage to the spot of the foul. If the spot of the foul is 30 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, the penalty is 30 yards. If the spot of the foul is 18 yards past the line of scrimmage, the penalty is 18 yards. If the spot of the foul is 9 yards past the line of scrimmage, the penalty is 9 yards. A defensive pass interference penalty is the only penalty that can be longer than 15 yards.
Roughing the passer, defensive pass interference, offsides
The penalty was for roughing the passer and occurred while the ball was in the air. Therefore, the Giants still had possession of the ball since Sharper had not yet intercepted the pass. Because the Giants had possession when the penalty was committed, they kept possession regardless of the outcome of the play, which was a 70 yard return for a TD. Had there been a penalty after the interception, the Saints would have gotten possession of the ball.