Derrick Brooks overturns Frankie Luvu's one-game suspension

The NFL's suspension of Frankie Luvu for repeated hip-drop tackle violations has been overturned. Hearing officer Derrick Brooks decided to replace the one-game suspension with a $100,000 fine instead. This decision follows Luvu's penalties for similar tackles, with fines of $23,186 and $46,372 for incidents in Weeks 4 and 8 against the Falcons and Chiefs, respectively. Luvu committed another violation against the Seahawks, leading to the NFL's attempt to suspend him. The ruling allows Luvu to play against the Lions and saves him over $400,000, as a suspension would have cost him a game check of $508,333. The NFL indicates it may attempt suspension again if further violations occur.