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Old Thu Aug 05, 2010, 09:46pm
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Originally Posted by PocketSidewalk View Post
Just to make sure I understand correctly, this is only the case when the 7-2-5b Exception is in place?

In my example, had there been at least five players numbered 50-79, would a player who was eligible by number but "covered up" be able to shift into the backfield to become eligible by position?
Assuming all five were on the LOS, yes, because he would not be in the game under the numbering exception.
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