Yahoo Sports NFL on Josh Cuevas

Cuevas lined up at guard, released downfield for 29-yard gain via rulebook loophole.

Ravens OC Declan Doyle lined up tight end Josh Cuevas at left guard off the line of scrimmage, then released him into a route for a 29-yard gain in the first quarter. The play exploited an NFL rulebook loophole: because Cuevas was positioned off the line of scrimmage rather than on it, he qualified as an eligible receiver despite his unconventional alignment, allowing him to go downfield legally. The source notes this is a creative but likely one-off tactical deployment, as the positioning leaves Cuevas vulnerable as a blocker and teams will adjust after studying the film.

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