tackles

NFL considers banning hip-drop tackles

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NFL contemplates prohibiting hip-drop tackles The NFL is considering banning the hip-drop tackle due to its high risk of injury. NFL executive Jeff Miller stated that the hip-drop tackle increases the risk of injury by 25 times compared to a standard tackle. The tackle gained attention in the 2022 postseason when several players, including Chiefs … Read more

Steeler Cam Heyward makes the cut on list of top defensive tackles

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The folks over at Brobible polled NFL executives, coaches and scouts to put together their rankings for the top defensive tackles in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a guy they consider one of the top defensive tackles in the NFL in Cam Heyward. Does the NFL agree? In fact, they do. They ranked Heyward … Read more

Giants make Dexter Lawrence one of the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackles with 4-year extension

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Getty Images The New York Giants are making defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence one of the highest-paid players at his position as the two sides have agreed on a massive four-year extension, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones has confirmed. The deal is worth $90 million with $60 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old was entering the final … Read more