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Frankie Luvu Has Suspension Cut to $100,000 Fine, Eligible for Week 10

The ruling follows the first recorded hip-drop suspension, highlighting scrutiny of enforcement.

Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) runs on field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Jul 23, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) walks out of team headquarters onto the fields prior to practice on day one of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs with ball after making a catch defended by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Appeals officer Derrick Brooks, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, reduced Luvu’s one-game ban to a $100,000 fine.
  • The initial suspension cited a third hip-drop violation for a first-quarter tackle on Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
  • Luvu had been fined earlier this season for hip-drop tackles in Week 4 and Week 8 under Rule 12, Section 2, Article 18.
  • With the suspension overturned, the Commanders linebacker is cleared to face the Detroit Lions in Week 10.
  • The outcome prompted fresh questions about consistent enforcement, with players and media noting unflagged in-game hits and reacting to the size of the fine.