NFL Approves Ban on Hip Drop Tackle and Changes to Coach's Challenge Rules

⚠️The NFL has unanimously approved a ban on the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that involves dropping oneself onto the back of a player's legs.

🔄Teams will now get a third challenge if one of their previous two challenges was successful, giving them the opportunity to challenge more plays.

🚩Coaches and players have expressed concern about the enforcement of the hip drop tackle rule, fearing potential inconsistencies and penalties.

💰The NFL will likely impose fines rather than issuing a significant number of flags for hip drop tackles, aiming to deter the dangerous play without disrupting the flow of the game.

⏰The league is considering changing the kickoff rule, potentially implementing a format similar to the XFL's kickoff where players line up further down the field to reduce high-speed collisions and injuries.

What is the hip drop tackle?

—The hip drop tackle is a dangerous play in which a defender grabs a player and drops themselves onto the back of their legs.

Will there be more penalties for the hip drop tackle?

—While there may be some flags for hip drop tackles, the NFL is expected to impose fines as a deterrent rather than significantly disrupting the flow of the game.

What is the change to the coach's challenge rules?

—Teams will now get a third challenge if one of their previous two challenges was successful, allowing them to challenge more plays throughout the game.

Are there concerns about the enforcement of the hip drop tackle rule?

—Coaches and players have expressed concerns about potential inconsistencies and penalties when it comes to enforcing the hip drop tackle rule.

Will there be other rule changes in the upcoming season?

—The league is considering changing the kickoff rule to reduce high-speed collisions and injuries, potentially adopting a format similar to the XFL's kickoff.

00:02The NFL has unanimously approved a ban on the hip drop tackle.

00:08Teams will now get a third challenge if one of their previous two challenges was successful.

00:25The hip drop tackle is a dangerous play that involves dropping oneself onto the back of a player's legs.

02:21The NFL will likely impose fines rather than issuing a significant number of flags for hip drop tackles.

03:35The league is considering changing the kickoff rule to reduce high-speed collisions and injuries.