Taunting to remain a dead-ball foul

Last year, the taunting rule was flagged for offseason consideration.  For taunts happening during a play, the league pondered the possibility of changing the foul from its current status as a dead-ball infraction. After Seahawks (now Lions) receiver Golden Tate drew a flag for an extended in-play taunt of Rams safety Rodney McLeod, NFL V.P.…