Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said using punter Braden Mann as a kickoff holder in the Week 2 win over Tennessee complies with the rules. NFL coordinators discussed whether it violates them; Jordan Schultz said a rule change may not be enforced this week.
Chicago special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said a holder should have the ball on a tee, arguing the Eagles’ recent use was not the rule’s intent. He said the option had shifted from weather-related use to being allowed at any time. Philadelphia may use the tactic again against Chicago on Monday night.
