What is the Tuck rule?

Question

I have seen it called plenty of times. the famous Tom Brady tuck and then again in the Ravens - Saints game.

Answer 1

The tuck rule is the rule that even if the quarterback attempts a pass but fakes it and goes to tuck it and the ball comes out while trying to tuck it, it is still an incomplete pass and not a fumble.

Answer 2

The tuck rule is a rule in American professional football, currently used only by the National Football League (NFL).

Ordinarily, if the quarterback drops or loses the football while he is bringing the ball forward in a passing motion, and the ball touches the ground, it is considered an incomplete pass. If the quarterback drops or loses the football at any other time, it is considered a fumble, as if any other player had dropped it.

The tuck rule is an exception to this rule. It applies if the quarterback brings his arm forward in a passing motion, but then changes his mind and tries to keep hold of the football rather than making a pass. In this situation, if the quarterback loses the ball while stopping his passing motion or bringing the ball back to his body, it is still considered a forward pass (and thus an incomplete pass if the ball hits the ground), even if the ball is moving backwards at the time the quarterback loses it

Answer 3

It's when the Quarterback starts to throw and then sees the defender and tried to tuck the ball in his arm, making a downward motion, which means it is an incomplete pass.

Answer 4

When the QB is about to throw the ball but then tucks it against his body so it is not ruled a fumble when it comes out.

Answer 5

You cannot tackle any dudes named Tuck. If you do the other team gets a 15 yard penalty or two free throws.