The NFL has rescinded the $16,883 fine levied against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for his hit on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The league initially ruled Smith's tackle, which resulted in Godwin suffering a season-ending ankle injury, violated the new hip-drop rule. The two-time Pro Bowler filed what proved to be a successful appeal.
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