OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday that the now-illegal dropkick that they used in Week 3 had been approved by the NFL beforehand.
The Ravens attempted a unique onside kick with 2 minutes and 1 second remaining in a 33-28 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. Flipping the ball high in the air, Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker let it bounce once before kicking it 29 yards downfield, where Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman made the fair catch.
Harbaugh said Ravens were in contact with the league's officiating office "all the way through" before using it.