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NFLPA adds four new members to Executive Committee

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NFLPA welcomes four new members to Executive Committee The NFL Players Association has appointed Lions linebacker Jaylen Reeves-Maybin as its new president, along with four new members to its Executive Committee: Jets long snapper Thomas Hennessy, 49ers linebacker Oren Burks, Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, and Texans quarterback Case Keenum. Exiting the committee are Alex … Read more

Competition Committee wants ban on hip-drop tackles, still working on precise rule

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Competition Committee Pushes for Ban on Hip-Drop Tackles, Ironing Out Details of New Rule The NFL is considering banning hip-drop tackles to prevent injuries, but defining the tackle is proving to be a challenge for the league. A hip-drop tackle involves a tackler pulling down a ball carrier by dropping onto his legs, which has … Read more

Committee: NFL injuries similar across surfaces

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Committee finds NFL injuries similar regardless of playing surface ESPN staff writers Kevin Seifert and Dan Graziano reported that the NFL’s rate of noncontact lower-extremity injuries was nearly the same on synthetic and natural turf in 2023, according to data from an NFL/NFLPA committee. The committee’s findings informed the debate over the safety of playing … Read more