NFL emphasizes player safety with new suspension rule for 2026
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The NFL has introduced a new suspension rule for the 2026 season focusing on five key penalties related to player safety. These penalties include hip drop tackle, horse collar tackle, launching, hit on a defenseless player, and blindside block. Players who commit three offenses in any of these categories will face a one-game suspension. Additionally, teams with multiple health and safety violations will incur financial penalties, and coaches must join players in discussions regarding suspensions. This change aligns with the league's ongoing efforts to enhance player safety and reduce injury risk during games.
- •Five penalties emphasized include hip drop tackles and horse collar tackles.
- •Three violations of these penalties lead to a one-game suspension.
- •Teams with excessive safety violations face financial penalties.
- •Coaches must participate in meetings about player suspensions.
- •Players start 2026 with a clean slate for previous violations.
- 9:17 PMCBS NFL — NFL introduces new suspension rule for 2026: Three violations of these five penalties will result in ban
"The league is putting greater emphasis on five penalties as part of its continued effort to improve player safety
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