Nfl Overturns Suspension Decision For Commanders Star Linebacker

Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended by nan NFL for 1 crippled owed to repeated violations of nan convention norm which prohibits hip-drop tackles. That suspension was overturned connected Tuesday, however.

Instead of missing Washington’s adjacent game, Luvu will beryllium fined $100,000. He will beryllium eligible to play during nan Commanders’ conflict against nan Lions connected Sunday.

Luvu committed an forbidden tackle during nan Week 9 crippled against nan Seahawks erstwhile bringing down wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba. He was fined for nan play, which marks nan 3rd clip this twelvemonth he’s been disciplined by nan NFL for a hip-drop tackle. The different 2 incidents occured successful Week 4 and Week 8.

Luvu was nan first subordinate nan NFL ever suspended complete repeated violations of nan hip-drop tackle rule, which was only implemented successful 2024, but now nan convention has reversed course. The $100,000 suspension is importantly reduced compared to nan crippled cheque he would person forfeited done nan one-game suspension, which would’ve equated to $508,333. Per ESPN, Luvu was fined $23,182 for his hip-drop tackle successful Week 4, and doubly that ($46,372) for nan usurpation successful Week 8.

This season, Luvu has started each 9 games for nan Commanders. He has 50 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble.

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