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Apparently the rule doesn't apply to ball carriers in the tackle box

Not sure why it's legal there but not elsewhere since it's about safety. Are you less likely to break a guy's leg or tear his ACL/MCL when you pull him down that way between the tackles?

"All players are prohibited from grabbing the inside back collar of the shoulder pads or jersey, the area, or the inside collar of the side of the shoulder pads or jersey, and immediately pulling the ball carrier down. This does not apply to a ball carrier, including a potential passer, who is inside the tackle box."

(In response to this post by bburgnative)

Link: horse collar tackle rule (on sbnation)

Posted: 10/10/2021 at 5:14PM

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