The NFL and the NFL's Competition Committee have unanimously voted to ban the controversial hip-drop tackle.
The hip-drop tackle involves a tackler wrapping a runner with both arms before unweighting himself by swivelling or dropping his hips onto the runner's lower body.
The NFL has pushed to ban this tackle for several years, citing rising injury rates from the hip-drop tackle.
From the 2024 season onwards, hip-drop tackles will result in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down.
During a conference call last week, NFL EVP Troy Vincent said, "As gatekeepers of the game, this is something we must remove."
Following Vincent's conference call comments, the NFLPA put out a statement against banning the hip drop tackle.
In early February, several high-profile players criticised the idea. "A desperation wrap-up trying to prevent a ball carrier from gaining extra yards.
"There isn't one player saying, 'Hey, I'm about to drop my weight on his ankle when I tackle him'. Defense is Hard enough with the rules about roughing the QB and interference. This would be overkill," posted Richard Sherman on social media.
Future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt also expressed his displeasure: "Just fast-forward to the belts with flags on them."
"Breaking news: Tackling Banned," posted defensive back Jevon Holland.
With the backlash percolating, the debate around the hip-drop tackle will undoubtedly continue.
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