Eagles, NFL Disagree Over Hit On Sam Bradford's Knees

Credit: Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' Sam Bradford looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens

The NFL says Terrell Suggs' hit on Sam Bradford's knees on Saturday night wasn't illegal and shouldn't have been a penalty.

Suggs was called for roughing the passer after a low hit on Bradford in the first quarter of Philadelphia's 40-17 win over Baltimore. He argued the quarterback is fair game on zone-read plays. Dean Blandino, the league's vice president of officiating, agreed.

''Because the quarterback has an option, he's considered a runner until he either clearly doesn't have the football or he re-establishes himself as a passer,''…