The NFL has submitted a proposal to make a specific type of tackle illegal, with a 15-yard penalty. The NFLPA opposes the rule change, citing confusion and negative impact on the game.
Ankles and knees, rejoice? The type of tackle that injured Geno Smith last season has just been submitted by the NFL with language for making it illegal, with a 15-yard penalty that officials believe they can enforce. Bob Condotta indicates that Pete Carroll would have supported this move by the league. The NFL PA has stated its opposition to the proposed rule change . “The players oppose any attempt by the NFL to implement a rule prohibiting a ‘swivel hip-drop’ tackle,” the NFL PA statement read.
“While the NFLPA remains committed to improvements to our game with health and safety in mind, we cannot support a rule change that causes confusion for us as players, for coaches, for officials, and especially, for fans. We call on the NFL, again, to reconsider the implementing this rule.” It’s a polarizing conversation, as defensive players already bemoan how heavily the league favors offens
NFL Tackle Rule Change Illegal Penalty NFLPA Opposition Confusion Game
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NFL competition committee proposes hip-drop tackle banThe proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes needed for approval.
Read more »
NFL competition committee proposes radical change to kickoffs, ban on hip-drop tacklesThe NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop' tackles and a radical change to kickoffs.
Read more »
NFL competition committee proposes radical change to kickoffsThe NFL competition committee is proposing to penalize hip-drop tackles and to make a major change to kickoffs.
Read more »
NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffsThe NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes needed for approval.
Read more »
Proposed NFL rule changes include redesigned kickoff, onside replacementProposed NFL rule changes for the upcoming season include a redesigned kickoff, a replacement for the onside kick and a ban on hip-drop tackles.
Read more »
NFL officials back proposed hip-drop tackle rule change amid protestsNFL officials responded Thursday to protests over a proposal to outlaw a version of the 'hip-drop tackle,' a technique the league says has resulted in an injury rate that is up to 25 times higher than on tackles when it is not employed.
Read more »