Ravens TE Mark Andrews injury rehashes hip-drop tackle conversation

Ravens TE Mark Andrews injury rehashes hip-drop tackle conversation


tight end sustained that caused him to leave in the first half of 's win, after linebacker landed on his ankle while bringing him to the ground with a "hip-drop" Nathan Eovaldi Jersey tackle, which the league is .After the game, Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed that Andrews' injury would likely sideline the Pro Bowler for the remainder of the season, which has now been reportedly revealed as a cracked fibula and an ankle ligament injury, according to NFL Media.Andrew's injury resembles a similar incident during last season's playoffs in which running back was hurt on a hip-drop tackle as well.ADVERTISEMENT However, Bengals coach Blake Snell Jersey Zac Taylor defended his linebacker when addre sing reporters Tuesday."One thing that I think is frustrating was, kind of, the narrative that's been brought up about Logan Wilson," Taylor said. "Logan is everything we want to be about by the way he plays the game. And he plays with a toughne s and a physicality that I think is important for Austin Meadows Jersey the position.""He plays the game the right way, and I think some people have gotten ahead of themselves by labeling him a certain way. It's frustrating to see that because I know what the guy is about, and I know he C. J. Cron Jersey 's trying to play the game the right way."Wilson's tackling during Thursday night's game not only resulted in Andrews' injury, but also left quarterback hobbling after the linebacker landed on his ankle, and left receiver . with shoulder pain following a hit.Still, Wilson was not penalized for his tackling technique, but Andrews' season-ending ankle injury will almost certainly be discu sed during the league's off-season initiative to ban the hip-drop tackle. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports Daniel Robertson Jersey account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

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