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Originally Posted by commish34
If an official discovers an injured player and stops the clock, does that player have to be removed if the coach calls time-out prior to the ready-for-play being delayed for 25 seconds?
Also, if a player is to be removed for "one down," can he return if a play has occured when there is a penalty and a replay of down? Example: A4 is injured on the play and is removed for a down. When play begins it is 2nd down. At the snap A is called for a)Illeg Procedure b) holding. If the penalty is administered where the down is replayed, can A4 return for that down even though it is still 2nd down?
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1. You might think he could go back in if the team takes a time out -- part of the purpose of requiring the player to go out for a down is to prevent fake injuries used for free time outs. I don't think the rules permit this, though.
2. An injured player taken out for "one down" may re-enter after that down, even if a penalty is accepted and the down replayed. It's still a down, even if it's replayed.