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NFL Declines to Fine RaidersTyree Wilson in J.K. Dobbins Hip-Drop Dispute

The league deemed the tackle legal under its hip-drop rule, intensifying questions about consistency in player-safety enforcement.

Overview

  • After review, the NFL determined Wilson’s takedown did not meet the definition of an illegal hip-drop and issued no fine, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
  • No penalty was called on the field during Denver’s Week 10 win over Las Vegas when the third-quarter tackle occurred.
  • Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins underwent surgery for a left foot injury and was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for the foreseeable future.
  • Dobbins had ranked fifth in rushing with 772 yards, and Denver now turns to rookie RJ Harvey, with Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie in support.
  • Dobbins and ESPN’s Adam Schefter labeled the hit a hip-drop and urged enforcement, while Wilson and coach Pete Carroll defended the play under a rule that allows a 15-yard flag and potential fines for violations.