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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans wanted to wait and see the film before judging the controversial tackle that left star running back Joe Mixon injured in Sunday’s victory over the Chicago Bears. His take on Monday? It was the banned hip-drop tackle. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football …

The NFL banned swivel hip-drop tackles earlier this year and vowed to penalize anyone who decided to use the technique during play. The tackling technique has been the catalyst for some injuries around the league in recent years. The NFL commissioner led the way for the rule to be voted on, which received unanimous approval from owners despite pushback from …