Tubular engaging device and method

A device for a top drive drilling system comprising:

• a sub having a first coupling end configured to mate with the top drive drilling system and a second coupling end configured to mate with a tubular;
• a movable sleeve disposed around at least a portion of the sub, the movable sleeve configured to be selectively disposed around the tubular by sliding axially along the sub;
• and
• a plurality of engagement features extending inwardly from an inner circumference of the movable sleeve, wherein, when the movable sleeve is disposed around the tubular, the plurality of engagement features are configured to engage the tubular when the movable sleeve is rotated in a first direction and to not engage the tubular when the movable sleeve is rotated in a second direction.