re: Harrison Hit

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A player in the act of catching a pass is considered defenseless. But, it's not against the rules to hit a defenseless player cleanly. So, agreed that it isn't targeting.

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If the ball touches your fingers, you’re fair game. It wasn’t a blindside hit from the backside, he was coming at him straight on. That’s the only way you can hit someone to ensure the football isn’t caught. Impact was at the shoulder, not the head.