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Texans' Joe Mixon Calls Out NFL Hip-Drop Tackle Rule After Injury from Bears' Edwards

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon brought up the implementation of the NFL's new hip-drop tackle rule after he was injured in the team's 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Near the start of the third quarter, Mixon was tackled by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards after catching a pass from C.J. Stroud. Edwards appeared to use the hip-drop tackle to bring down the running back, who was forced to briefly exit the game due to an ankle injury.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Mixon is getting an MRI on Monday.