Receiver OOB..NFL

[mikesears]

Originally posted by MJT
I work NFL rules in semi-pro ball and if he is forced OOB's he can be the first to touch the ball, if he returns IB's as soon as possible. I am 100% sure, but my rule book is at home. If you want, later 2nt I'll get you the rule reference.

What I was trying to get across is that if a receiver is forced OOB legally, he cannot return inbounds and be the first to touch the pass or else he commits illegal touching. i.e. If he is legally chucked out of bounds, he cannot be the first to touch a pass without commiting an illegal touching foul.

If he is forced out ILLEGALLY, he retains his eligibility status and may be the first to touch a pass without penalty.