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Sports Digest: NFL eliminates hip-drop tackle
2024-03-26
[PressHerald] Team owners voted Monday to ban the technique, which resulted in 15 players missing time with injury last season.

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle.

NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players.

NFL executive Jeff Miller said the hip-drop tackle was used 230 times last season and resulted in 15 players missing time with injuries.

The NFL Players Association has adamantly opposed the rule.
It’s already unwatchable. Just take the pads off and put on flags
Posted by:Beavis

#9  Oh, I get it. You're talking about fruity foreigner kickball. Pretty funny Old Salt!
Posted by: Regular joe   2024-03-26 15:30  

#8  Football is a world sport that does not cause as many brain damage. A person who cares about his children would not allow them to play American Oval Ball.
Posted by: Old Salty   2024-03-26 12:11  

#7  Bo Jackson was also injured that way and never returned to sports.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2024-03-26 11:47  

#6  Lingerie Football League

"Since 2021, the league is owned by Mike Ditka"

Of Chicago Bares fame.
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-03-26 09:51  

#5  NFL running back Kenyan Drake supports controversial rule change, points to 2021 injury
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-03-26 09:47  

#4  i stopped watching pro football. If you want football watch the SEC.
Posted by: irish rage boy   2024-03-26 09:39  

#3  Bring back the Lingerie Football League! Those ladies could hit!
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2024-03-26 09:05  

#2  Kaepernick was the last straw in a long list of straw.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2024-03-26 08:27  

#1  When football players are making millions whether they are playing or on injured reserve, the sport is no longer legitimate. It is not about preventing injury, it is about preventing financial loss to the owners.
Posted by: Beldar Uneter3543   2024-03-26 03:22  

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