NFL Bans Hip-Drop Tackle Amid Safety Concerns and Controversy
The NFL's unanimous decision to ban the hip-drop tackle has sparked debate among players, fans, and experts over its impact on player safety and the game's integrity.
- The NFL owners unanimously voted to ban the hip-drop tackle, citing a 65% increase in such tackles and 15 injuries last season, including star TE Mark Andrews.
- The rule change, effective immediately, imposes a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for performing a hip-drop tackle.
- Critics argue the new rule could limit defensive strategies and liken the move to turning professional football into flag football.
- Supporters believe the ban will reduce injuries and encourage proper tackling techniques, despite concerns over the rule's enforcement.
- The debate over the hip-drop tackle ban is expected to continue throughout the 2024 NFL regular season.
Bleacher Report 
Boston Globe 
The Ringer 
Dexerto 
SBNation 
The Daily Beast 
Fox News 
New York Daily News 
Newsweek 
Sportskeeda 
The Seattle Times 
Associated Press 
Chicago Tribune Newsweek 
Cleveland Plain Dealer 
UPI 
Los Angeles Times 
Deadspin Fox News Bleacher Report 
Washington Post 
ESPN 
FOX Sports 
USA TODAY Bleacher Report 
NFL.com 
The Philadelphia Inquirer Bleacher Report Bleacher Report 
Breitbart Bleacher Report Bleacher Report Los Angeles Times Washington Post 
