Illegal Cut

Definition

It is an illegal cut block if:

1. an eligible receiver who takes a position more than two yards outside of his own tackle (a flexed receiver) is blocked below the waist; or
2. an eligible receiver who is lined up on or behind the line of scrimmage and is within two yards of his tackle is blocked below the waist after he crosses the line of scrimmage

Outcome

15 yards. If committed on defense: automatic first down.

Penalties By Season

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

Penalties By Season - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.