‘A physical impossibility’ – John Harbaugh explains why the NFL is wrong about Giants RB Cam Skattebo’s controversial play

Giants head coach John Harbaugh defended running back Cam Skattebo after he received an unnecessary roughness penalty during the New York Giants' victory against the Houston Texans. Harbaugh argued on Monday that the NFL's expectations regarding ball-carrier posture are physically impossible, explaining that players must run low to protect themselves and maintain possession of the football without exposing their chests to tacklers.

Harbaugh emphasized that Skattebo leads with his shoulders and does not intend to use his helmet as a weapon. He stated that the Giants have not yet heard from the league regarding the call and expressed an openness to having the NFL clarify how they want coaches to teach running techniques under the rule.