Per a report from NFL Network insider Judy Battista, the NFL Competition Committee is likely going to look to eliminate hip drop tackles. Battista reported today on Twitter that the committee is working to find the right language for the rule, but they are “aligned” on eliminating the play.
On hip drop tackles, the committee is still working on getting the right language for a rule, but a source said they are “aligned” on getting it out of the game.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) February 25, 2024
The change comes after a season where the tackle generated a lot of controversy, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in December they need to be eliminated from the game.