Potential rule change would make playing defense nearly impossible

With all the rule changes playing defense in the modern NFL is incredibly difficult. Trying to sack the quarterback sometimes feels like there’s a 50/50 chance you will draw a flag. There are so many subjective rules that officials have to try and determine in an instant that change the outcome of the game. The Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett know all about borderline calls and no-calls.

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The #NFL is planning to have an "active conversation" this offseason about possibly banning the “hip drop” tackles, according to NFL's CMO Allen Sills. pic.twitter.com/9g66NULgby

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 4, 2023