The penalty yardage in the NFL foul of aiding the runner is a 10 yard penalty against the offending team. The NFL, Rule 12-1-4 says that it is a foul for an offensive player to pull the ball carrier in any direction especially towards the goal line of the opposition. This is seldom called. According to research in a FootballZebras.com article it was last flagged in a 1991 game. FootballZebras.com Aiding Runner.
Aiding the Runner
What is aiding or assisting the runner in football?
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