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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews expressed support for the NFL's ban on hip-drop tackles after being sidelined for almost two months last season due to ankle surgery resulting from such a tackle. The ban was implemented after an owners meeting, with violations now resulting in a 15-yard penalty. Andrews emphasized the importance of making the game safer, acknowledging the prevalence of serious injuries from such tackles in recent years. Despite some criticism and opposition to the ban, Andrews believes defenses can adapt and find alternative ways to make plays without resorting to hip-drop tackles.
Source: YAHOO