Two years ago, the NFL banned the hip-drop tackle. And while plenty of fines have been imposed for a technique that can cause lower-extremity injuries for ball carriers, fouls continue to be rarely ...

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The NFL has been in the spotlight due to the controversial hip-drop tackle. This technique, which puts players' knees and ankles at risk, has been the subject of fines, but on-field penalties are ...