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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is brought down with a "hip-drop" tackle by Corey Peters of the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Sept. 17, 2023 game.

NFL Looking Into Banning ‘Hip Drop’ Tackle, Tush Push Amid Injury Concerns

League executives say the “hip drop” is 25-times more likely to cause injury than a typical tackle.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll yells at side judge Anthony Jeffries during Seattle's 24-3 win over the Giants on Oct. 2, 2023.

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Calls for NFL to Ban Type of Tackle That Injured Geno Smith

The hip-drop technique has caused controversy in variants of football around the world.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) leaves the game in the first half at MetLife Stadium vs. Giants.

Geno Smith Decries ‘Dirty Play’ by Giants LB Isaiah Simmons

The Seahawks quarterback took issue with the tackle that appeared to injure his knee.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) steps back to pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Geno Smith Exits Seahawks-Giants Game With Injury From Questionable Hit on Sideline

The Seattle quarterback was noticeably frustrated after getting tackled midway through the second quarter.

running back Ameer Abdullah runs with the ball in his hands as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons leans to tackle him

Giants Acquire Former First-Round Draft Pick Isaiah Simmons

The versatile defender will get a fresh start in New York.