NFL considering getting rid of the chop block entirely for next season. Currently it is only allowed by offensive linemen during rushing plays if they are in a specific position.
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Originally Posted by ESPN
A chop-block occurs when one offensive player blocks a defender low while that defender is being blocked above the waist by another offensive player. The move already was illegal in many instances, but offensive linemen were still permitted to do so on running plays if they were lined up next to each other to start the play.
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