NFL fines Ravens LB Roquan Smith $16,833 for hip-drop tackle that ended Chris Godwin's season

The NFL fined Ravens LB Roquan Smith $16,833 for a hip-drop tackle that ended Chris Godwin’s season, resulting in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver needing surgery for a dislocated ankle. The league identified this tackle as the ninth hip-drop of the season, with no flags thrown for this type of tackle, which would have resulted in a 15-yard penalty if called during the game. Smith expressed his hopes for Godwin’s speedy recovery and emphasized that he never intends to injure any player, but rather wants all players to return home safely to their families.

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