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Motion

By the NFL rulebook

“When the ball is snapped, one player who is lined up in the backfield may be in motion, provided that he is moving parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage. No player is permitted to be moving toward the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. All other players must be stationary in their positions.”

Why teams use pre-snap motion

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs in to score a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct.