The NFL spent the offseason defining -- and then outlawing -- the dangerous hip-drop tackle with some level of conversation and controversy. In Week 1, there were no flags for such a tackle. But that ...
The NFL announced this offseason that it was banning the hip-drop tackle. The new rule states that this form of takedown is now a penalty, and will cost the defense 15 yards plus an automatic first ...
The NFL has been in the spotlight due to the controversial hip-drop tackle. This technique, which puts players' knees and ankles at risk, has been the subject of fines, but on-field penalties are ...
Two years ago, the NFL banned the hip-drop tackle. And while plenty of fines have been imposed for a technique that can cause lower-extremity injuries for ball carriers, fouls continue to be rarely ...
The tush push survived a league vote last offseason — even though most owners were in support of a ban. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images This piece is part of The Athletic’s annual NFL anonymous player ...
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