Texans' Joe Mixon Criticizes NFL Over Hip-Drop Tackle Enforcement After Injury

Mixon calls for stricter rule enforcement following an ankle injury from a banned tackle in Houston's win over Chicago.

Joe Mixon sustained an ankle injury from a hip-drop tackle by Bears linebacker T. J. Edwards during the Texans' 19-13 victory.
The NFL banned the hip-drop tackle this season due to its high injury risk, but no penalty was called on the play.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the tackle violated the new rule after reviewing game footage.
Mixon returned to the game briefly but played only seven more snaps, finishing with 25 rushing yards on nine carries.
Mixon and other players, including Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase, have publicly criticized the NFL for inconsistent enforcement of the new rule.