Originally posted by Fritz
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As for having an injury to get an official timeout, it all seems a part of gamesmanship to me, though I readily concede that it could be taken to ridiculous lengths. If I were the team running a no huddle and a Bear defender had to fake an injury to stop us, it would be a huge compliment. And you can then run out subs to take advantage of whatever the D wants to adjust to.
Perhaps forcing the player to the sideline regardless of a timeout, would help to clarify the situation? Now, I believe, if there is a timeout, an injured player can return next play.

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