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NFL owners approve three rule changes, including hip-drop tackle ban

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NFL owners have approved three rule changes, including a ban on the hip-drop tackle. NFL owners approved three rule changes, including banning the hip-drop tackle, due to its high injury risk. Players will face a 15-yard penalty for using this technique. The league cited multiple examples of the hip-drop tackle, leading to injuries last season. … Read more

Is the swivel hip drop tackle ban BAD for the NFL? | NFL on FOX Pod

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The NFL’s Ban on Swivel Hip Drop Tackle: A Disadvantage for the League? | NFL on FOX Podcast Dave Helman discusses the recent NFL news about the ban on the swivel hip drop tackle in a recent podcast episode for the NFL on Fox. He reflects on the implications of this decision for the future … Read more

League shrugs at NFLPA’s resistance to hip-drop ban

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League indifferent to NFLPA’s pushback against hip-drop ban The NFL is looking to ban the hip-drop tackle, which has a higher risk of causing injury to players. Despite opposition from the Players Association, the league is determined to remove this risky technique to prioritize player safety. The NFL believes in player-driven decision-making and is committed … Read more