NFL Considers Banning Controversial Hip-Drop Tackle

The hip-drop tackle, a technique where a defender drops their body weight onto the legs of the ball carrier, poses an enhanced risk of injury and has caused multiple injuries, including a recent ankle injury to Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. Similar to the banned horse-collar tackle, the NFL is now seeking to prohibit the hip-drop tackle due to its potential for lower-body injuries. The league hopes that owners will vote to ban the technique in March, prioritizing player safety.