What is a hip drop tackle? Explaining why NFL banned controversial defensive play

The NFL made a rule change to its legal tackling styles over the 2024 offseason, banning the hip drop tackle. What is it, and ...

Commanders LB Frankie Luvu suspended one game due to numerous hip-drop tackle infractions

Sunday was brutal for the Commanders. Not only did Washington fall to 3-6 and lose Luvu for one game, but quarterback Jayden ...

NFL suspends Frankie Luvu for repeated hip-drop tackles

The NFL has suspended Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu without pay for one game after performing another hip-drop tackle in Sunday night’s loss to the Seahawks. It happened in the first quarter. No ...
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NFL fines Devin White, Quinnen Williams for hip-drop tackles, neither was flagged

The rule against hip-drop tackles continues to be enforced by the league’s disciplinary department, but not by the officials on the field. The NFL announced today that Jets defensive lineman Quinnen ...