The Philadelphia Eagles' unique approach to the QB sneak helped Jalen Hurts convert on 36 of 40 sneak attempts last season. It even made multiple appearances in Super Bowl LVII. Even though a late holding penalty allowed the Kansas City Chiefs to run the clock for the win, Hurts posted six of his 10 rushing first downs with the play.
While pushing a ball carrier to help move him forward has been legal in the NFL since 2005, the NFL's former top referee thinks the Eagles' impact could warrant reconsideration from the league.
“I think the league is going to look at this, and I’d be shocked if they don’t make a change,’’ Dean Blandino said via The 33rd Team.