The reasoning for this is due to numerous injuries caused by this tackle, usually injuring the lower body of players.
Now, if a hip-drop tackle is made, it will result in 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down.
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25 MARS | 147 ANSWERS BREAKING: NFL has Officially Banned Common Defensive Move was this a good move banning this ? | ||
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