NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Eagles LB Who Injured Giants’ Cam Skattebo
Summary
The NFL decided not to fine Eagles linebacker Zack Baun for a tackle on Giants running back Cam Skattebo. The tackle led to serious injuries for Skattebo and involved a move called a hip-drop tackle, which the NFL banned earlier this year.Key Facts
- Cam Skattebo, a rookie running back for the New York Giants, got injured in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- The tackle by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun caused Skattebo to suffer a broken tibia, a dislocated ankle, and a torn ligament.
- The NFL banned the hip-drop tackle move in March 2024.
- There were expectations that Zack Baun would be fined for the tackle.
- The NFL's list of fines released on Saturday did not include Baun’s name.
- Fans had mixed reactions on social media about the lack of punishment for Baun.
- The NFL has a fine system for hip-drop tackles starting at $17,389 for first offenses.
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