Report: Roquan Smith fined $16,833 for hip-drop tackle

Ravens Linebacker Roquan Smith Fined for Hip-Drop Tackle

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith chose not to disclose whether he had been fined by the league for a hip-drop tackle earlier this week. However, it appears we have the answer as of Friday. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Smith has been fined PHP 16,833 for his tackle on Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin during last Monday night’s game the escape of the seven season 2. Unfortunately, Godwin sustained a season-ending ankle injury as a result of the play rice plantation 1 hectare price in philippines cafe ilang-ilang photos.

It is important to note that Smith was not penalized during the game for the tackle, which has been deemed illegal following a rule change this offseason. Surprisingly, no players have been flagged for similar tackles in recent games. The league indicated that fines may be the preferred method of discipline due to the challenges in identifying all necessary aspects of a hip-drop tackle in real-time. The NFL Players Association opposed this rule change for these reasons, but the league moved forward with it, and now Smith joins the ranks of players receiving delayed penalties for their actions.

Implications for the League and Players

This situation raises questions about the enforcement of new rules within the league. With the rising concerns over player safety, how will the NFL ensure compliance while also being fair to the athletes involved?