NFL could ban leaping over the line on field goals, extra points

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsRemember when Bobby Wagner’s heroic early field goal block against the Arizona Cardinals in that 6-6 tie with the Seattle Seahawks? If you don’t, then where have you been? I’m sure this GIF will help.

This could soon be illegal pending a vote form the NFL’s competition committee. The Washington Post has further details on this new rule proposal, which was actually made by the NFL Players Association.

The ban on a player leaping over the line of scrimmage on a field goal or extra point was suggested by representatives of the NFL Players Association when they met with the competition committee at the NFL scouting combine. The tactic has become somewhat common as…