Here's what to know about the NFL's rule changes this seasonThe NFL introduces a new kickoff rule to improve player safety and reduce injuries from hip-drop tackles.
Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackleThe NFL has deemed a tackle by Roquan Smith as a dangerous hip-drop tackle, contributing to severe player injuries.
Mixon back at practice, questions safety policiesJoe Mixon criticizes the NFL for inadequate fines related to player safety issues, particularly surrounding banned tackles. His concerns highlight a significant inconsistency in enforcement.
How Patriots players reacted to the NFL banning the hip-drop tackleThe NFL banned the hip-drop tackle, penalizing teams 15 yards and giving opponents an automatic first down starting in 2024.Officials must see all three elements of the hip-drop tackle to call a penalty, a technique used to bring a runner down.
Source: Ravens LB's fine for Godwin tackle voidedRoquan Smith successfully appealed a fine for a tackle that resulted in a serious injury to Chris Godwin, highlighting ongoing concerns about hip-drop tackles.
Ryans: Tackle that injured Mixon 'definitely' hip-dropRyans attributes Joe Mixon's injury to T.J. Edwards' hip-drop tackle, which is now banned due to high injury risks.
Here's what to know about the NFL's rule changes this seasonThe NFL introduces a new kickoff rule to improve player safety and reduce injuries from hip-drop tackles.
Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackleThe NFL has deemed a tackle by Roquan Smith as a dangerous hip-drop tackle, contributing to severe player injuries.
Mixon back at practice, questions safety policiesJoe Mixon criticizes the NFL for inadequate fines related to player safety issues, particularly surrounding banned tackles. His concerns highlight a significant inconsistency in enforcement.
How Patriots players reacted to the NFL banning the hip-drop tackleThe NFL banned the hip-drop tackle, penalizing teams 15 yards and giving opponents an automatic first down starting in 2024.Officials must see all three elements of the hip-drop tackle to call a penalty, a technique used to bring a runner down.
Source: Ravens LB's fine for Godwin tackle voidedRoquan Smith successfully appealed a fine for a tackle that resulted in a serious injury to Chris Godwin, highlighting ongoing concerns about hip-drop tackles.
Ryans: Tackle that injured Mixon 'definitely' hip-dropRyans attributes Joe Mixon's injury to T.J. Edwards' hip-drop tackle, which is now banned due to high injury risks.