NFL owners voted unanimously on Monday to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle during the league meetings, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The move was expected, with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones telling reporters Monday that removing the swivel hip-drop tackle was necessary for player safety.
"You can coach that one. In my mind, that's one of the easier deals," he said. "It reminds me a little of (the) horse collar. That's needed. That's very needed. It's very obvious that it's injurious."
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