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Ryans: Tackle that injured Mixon ‘definitely’ hip-drop

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Ryan says tackling the injured Mixon’s hip was definitely a drop DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN and hosts “Talkin’ Texans” on ESPN Radio. Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans believes running back Joe Mixon’s ankle injury was caused by a now-banned hip-drop tackle by Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards. Mixon left the game … Read more

Ravens TE Andrews happy hip-drop tackle banned

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Ravens Tight End Andrews Delighted to See Hip-Drop Tackle Prohibited Jamison Hensley is an ESPN reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens and has been with ESPN since 2011. He won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018 and authored a book about the Ravens. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews … Read more

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