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NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle
By Rob Maaddi ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans...
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NFL EVP Troy Vincent reiterates hip-drop tackle is ‘something we want to get out of the game’
By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The looming vote on two notable rule-change proposals prompted an NFL Players Association objection on Wednesday. On Thursday, the NFL...
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New kickoff format, ban on hip-drop tackle among 10 rule proposals to be heard at Annual League Meeting
By Michael Baca, Digital Content Editor The NFL on Wednesday announced its final 2024 playing rule, bylaw and resolution proposals to be voted on at...
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NFLPA says banning hip-drop tackle would be “detrimental to the game”
By Josh Alper The NFLPA was against a rule banning hip-drop tackles ahead of the 2023 season and the members of the executive committee at the union’s...
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NFL to examine eliminating hip-drop tackles this offseason; kickoff play, tush push, fumbles out of end zone also to be reviewed
As the regular season enters its final month, NFL leaders are already looking ahead to how they might adjust the game in the years to...
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NFL considers eliminating hip-drop tackles, will review the ‘tush push’ again after the season
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is looking to eliminate the hip-drop tackle and will again discuss the “tush push” in the offseason. League executive...