NFL cites clear hip-drop tackle penalty on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers

In Week 4, Browns defensive lineman Adin Huntington committed a hip-drop tackle on Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that officials missed. This play was showcased in an NFL officiating video as an example of what constitutes an illegal tackle. NFL officiating analyst Walt Anderson confirmed that the tackle displayed all the illegal elements of a hip-drop, including wrap, swivel, unweighting, and trapping of the legs. If called, the penalty could have changed the outcome for the Steelers, who lost the game by three points after that third-down play. Huntington received a fine for the illegal tackle, highlighting the need for better enforcement of rules during games.

• 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — NFL tells teams that uncalled hip-drop tackle on Aaron Rodgers was clear example of penalty