NFL suspends Frankie Luvu for repeated hip-drop tackles

The NFL has suspended Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu for one game without pay following a hip-drop tackle during the team's defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. The incident occurred in the first quarter and did not result in a penalty at the time. Luvu has been previously fined for similar tackles: $23,186 against the Falcons in Week 4 and $46,372 against the Chiefs the previous Monday night. The NFL rulebook describes a hip-drop tackle as a foul when a player grabs or wraps a runner and drops their hips, landing on or trapping the runner's legs below the knee. Luvu is set to miss the upcoming game against the Lions unless his appeal is upheld. Appeals are reviewed by Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, who are appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.