Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin sustains ankle injury during a game against Baltimore Ravens; NFL reviews tackle for potential hip-drop violation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin sustained a severe ankle injury during a game against the Baltimore Ravens, following a tackle by linebacker Roquan Smith. The NFL is reviewing the tackle for a potential violation of its hip-drop tackle rule, designed to reduce lower extremity injuries. If deemed a violation, Smith may face a fine. The NFL Players Association has raised concerns about the rule’s fairness and implementation.