Normally he protects quarterbacks. But Detroit Lions offensive tackle Tyrell Crosby is straying into politics and causing a stir by questioning why members of Congress are allowed to trade stock when they can influence financial policy.

“If as an NFL player we aren’t allowed to bet on games (which I fully agree with), why are government officials allowed to buy stocks/stock options?” Crosby tweeted last month.

He explained on Wednesday’s “Just the News” TV show with editor-in-chief John Solomon and cohost Amanda Head his thoughts behind that tweet, after which he started advocating online for reforming trading laws.