The NFL comes up in talks throughout the offseason. Potential rule modifications that might benefit the game are discussed between the NFLPA and the league.
The NFL Competition Committee has suggested a new rule that would penalize a player who uses the hip-drop tackle to bring down a runner with a 15-yard penalty and give their opponent an automatic first down.
The NFL Competition Committee has suggested a new rule that would penalize a player who uses the hip-drop tackle to bring a runner down with a 15-yard penalty and give the other team an automatic first down.
Football players frequently face hip-drop tackles, which can be difficult to escape. Frequently, the tackler is not intentionally hurting the opponent using the strategy. There are really good players in the NFL who are difficult to beat.
There would be a lot of gray area around what tacklers may and cannot do if this kind of tackle were prohibited. In the course of doing their duty, which is to bring a person to the ground, sometimes it is just inevitable.
Not to add, there’s a penalty for any direct contact above the shoulders. Although there is a limit to what can be done to avoid injuries, player safety is of utmost importance.
Next week, NFL owners will gather in Orlando. Around that time, there could be an update on this proposed rule change.
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