el*i*gi*ble re*ceiv*er
What Is The Definition Of Eligible Receiver In Football?
1. This a term in football that describes any offensive player who is open to receiving a forward pass. A player must be positioned on either side of the field or at least one yard behind the line of scrimmage in order to be eligible. Typically, guards, tackles and centers are considered non-eligible receivers, or ineligible receivers.
Examples Of How Eligible Receiver Is Used In Commentary
1. The Patriots have been known to change-up their personnel along the line of scrimmage and change-up who’s an eligible receiver and who’s ineligible from play-to-play.
2. The Giants have three running backs lined up in the backfield, making each an eligible receiver.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Football
