Frankie Luvu Hit with $46,372 Fine for Hip-Drop Tackle
The NFL has imposed a significant fine on Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu due to a hip-drop tackle. He is required to pay $46,372 for this violation, which will affect his earnings this week.
Details of the Fine
Luvu’s base salary for the current season is $9.125 million. This recent penalty follows a prior infraction involving a hip-drop tackle. In that incident, he tackled Chiefs tight end Noah Gray, but no penalty was called during the game.
Previous Fines
- First fine for a hip-drop tackle: $23,186
- Second fine (for this incident): $46,372
- Additional fine for postseason tackle: $16,883
This latest discipline marks Luvu’s third fine for illegal tackles within his last ten games. In Week 4, he incurred a first fine of $23,186 after tackling Falcons quarterback Michael Penix.
Luvu’s hip-drop tackles have raised concerns within the league, highlighting the dangers of this particular technique in professional football. His history demonstrates that the NFL is taking a firm stance against such actions to ensure player safety.
