Penalties: (1) For roughing the kicker: Loss of 15 yards from the previous spot (personal foul) and an automatic first down. The player may be disqualified if the action is flagrant. (2) For running into the kicker: Loss of five yards from the previous spot (not a personal foul).
What is the definition of roughing the passer?
In gridiron football, roughing the passer refers to making contact with the passer (usually the quarterback) after the passer has released the ball from his hands. Touching the quarterback while he is in possession of the ball is a permitted act of defense.