it is a Shovel pass and has been used for years.
Just here a Shovel pass to a WR in a Jet Sweep Motion, doesnt change the fact it is nothing more than a Shovel pass and has been used for years.
https://www.sportslingo.com/sports-glossary/s/shovel-pass/
1. This is a short pass in football where the quarterback passes the ball to a receiver, usually a running back, who’s directly in front of him. It’s similar to a draw play where the quarterback snaps the ball, waits for the offensive line to create a small gap in the middle of the line and then pitches the ball to the running back who’s standing in front of him. The pass is sometimes just a simple flip, rather than an overhead throw since the throwing distance is relatively short.
A shovel pass play is good for short yardage situations, such as along the goal line.