Pass along sideline

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Originally Posted by CT1

On a true carry (which is pretty rare), the pass is complete because the receiver’s forward progress is stopped. Otherwise, the receiver must get at least one foot inbounds in order to complete the catch.

I think the confusion comes from the word "carry" (relocate), understanding it to mean carry- like a sack of potatoes (or diamonds) as opposed to "knock" (push, bump, redirect).