The NFL catch rule has plagued wide receivers for years, including Cincinnati Bengals players. All 32 owners voted to approve the simpler rule at the NFL league meetings in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday. This should bring a bit of relief to Bengals fans as they’ve been affected by the rule multiple times over the last couple of years.
Tight end Tyler Eifert fell victim to the catch rule back in 2015 on a fourth and goal play against the Baltimore Ravens. Eifert caught the pass and extended the ball over the goal line but when the ball hit the ground Eifert lost control of the football.