The underlying issue with hip-drop tackling is it's the outgrowth of coaches teaching Seahawk tackling—which is rugby-style, designed to take the head out of hits. The NFL recognized this, and used rugby to define the hip-drop.

This video in particular: https://t.co/4suQswKS9o https://t.co/G3prjQAC4c

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 20, 2024