Mustang,
i guess you are the authority on it
I am not an authority on anything. I only go by the rules in the NEC. In this case I am very knowledgeable about NM cable and article 334 because I use it all the time.
Unless your loop is shorter than 8" or 12" depending on your box type, then you are in violation of the NEC. And yes, that is my opinion.
Peter
