Seeking Rule Clarification (NFL)

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by FormerUmp

So should he have still been free to get up and run because he doesn't appear to have been touched after he actually gained possession? Or does all the contact as part of the initial tackle still leave him down by contact?

With the benefit of replay, probably. But it is also possible that he was touched by the legs when there was possession gained on the ground (not conclusive). But there is a case IMO that there was not a loss in possession in the first place. I think they ultimately made a good call.

If I recall, the call was made that they had a turnover with a strip, but the official must have ruled him down by contact.

So if you want an explanation, really cannot give you any such other than what I remember. I am not an official person with the NFL or even know what the official thinks he saw. I just know that the play was ruled a turnover live and replay confirmed that call.

Peace