Overview
- Saleh told reporters he is "for" the play, arguing it draws criticism because it succeeds.
- He credited the Eagles for mastering the technique and said teams trying to copy it have struggled.
- His defensive focus is to avoid giving Philadelphia third-and-1 opportunities to reduce the play’s use.
- The tactic remains legal after a 2025 NFL owners vote to ban it fell two votes short.
- Recent reporting notes a decline in the Eagles’ one-yard run conversion rates entering Sunday’s Wild Card game at Lincoln Financial Field.