The NFL’s competition committee has not yet put forth a proposal that would ban hip-drop tackles, but one could be coming in the near future.
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As Commanders trend toward a sale, Dan Snyder and NFL owners look to have an easy out
After speculation swirled about whether his fellow NFL owners would push him out, Dan Snyder could be poised to walk away with a massive payday.
Falcons’ Arthur Blank defends decision to pass on Lamar Jackson: ‘Different’ than Deshaun Watson
Falcons owner Arthur Blank reiterated at the NFL owners meetings that Atlanta won’t make a run at Lamar Jackson because of salary cap ramifications.
By making trade demand public, Lamar Jackson ratchets up pressure on Ravens
With negotiations between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens still at an impasse, the quarterback took to Twitter to voice his desire to play elsewhere.
Banning hip-drop tackles in NFL? No push now, but closer inspection warranted for league
The NFL doesn’t have an active proposal to ban hip-drop tackles, but the form has caught the league’s attention due to some notable injuries.
Jalen Carter’s maturity is being judged, along with physical traits, as NFL draft approaches
NFL decision-makers agree the assessment of Jalen Carter’s physical traits only begin the evaluation after he was linked to fatal accident in January.
Best early move of NFL free agency? Raiders’ deal for Jimmy Garoppolo yields high value
In striking a reasonable deal with Jimmy Garoppolo amid an escalating market for quarterbacks, the Raiders might have found strong short-term value.
Panthers on the clock: NFL draft decision could make or break Carolina’s fortunes for years
Usually, Carolina in March has something to do with college basketball. The Panthers changed that with Friday’s blockbuster NFL draft trade.
The Ravens drew a line with Lamar Jackson. The star QB – and another NFL team – just might cross it.
In issuing the non-exclusive franchise tag, the Ravens essentially dared Lamar Jackson to find a better long-term offer elsewhere.
Geno Smith’s deserved payday with Seahawks provides lesson in belief, perseverance | Opinion
Geno Smith went eight years between starting gigs, but his mental toughness won over Pete Carroll and proved crucial in his career revival.