The NFL outlawed the hip-drop tackle this year. Through two weeks of the preseason, the illegal tactic didn't happen many times. During a media conference call on Thursday, NFL executive V.P. Jeff ...

The NFL’s ban on the hip-drop tackle came with a specific instruction to officials — only throw a flag for it when it’s clear and obvious. One thing that’s clear and obvious is there’s nothing clear ...

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon wants the NFL to put its money where its mouth is after the league didn't enforce its hip-drop tackle rule. Mixon suffered an ankle injury on what he believed to ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans is attended to by medical staff during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, ...

The NFL announced this offseason that it was banning the hip-drop tackle. The new rule states that this form of takedown is now a penalty, and will cost the defense 15 yards plus an automatic first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NEXSTAR) – NFL team owners voted to approve several new rules this week, including one that bans the hip-drop tackle, a maneuver ...

Many players are furious over the NFL’s decision to ban the hip-drop tackle, but at least one veteran running back feels the change was long overdue. NFL team owners on Monday voted unanimously to ...

HOUSTON — The hip-drop tackle -- it's a term you're going to be hearing more about, especially after Texans' running back Joe Mixon went down with an injury Sunday night in Houston's win over Chicago.

NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones reported on Friday morning that the league has determined that Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury came on the now-banned ...

There are mixed reviews on the rule changes the NFL will be implementing for the 2024 season. One big change is the ban of the hip-drop tackle, which will now be a 15-yard unnecessary roughness ...