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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

Dangerous ‘hip-drop’ tackles, kickoffs focus of NFL meetings in Orlando

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NFL meetings in Orlando to address dangerous ‘hip-drop’ tackles and kickoffs The NFL will have its first meetings of the new season in Orlando, Florida, focusing on player safety and possible rule changes. One area of concern is the hip-drop tackle, which can lead to more injuries than traditional tackles. The league is also considering … 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