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Frankie Luvu Suspended for Hip-Drop Tackle Violations

11/5/2025

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Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended for one game without pay for repeated hip-drop tackle rule violations.
The suspension marks his third infraction this season after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
If upheld, Luvu would forfeit a $508,333 game check and miss the next game against the Detroit Lions.
Luvu plans to appeal as the Commanders, now 3-6, contend with injuries including Marshon Lattimore and Jayden Daniels.

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Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended for one game without pay for repeated hip-drop tackle rule violations.
The suspension marks his third infraction this season after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
If upheld, Luvu would forfeit a $508,333 game check and miss the next game against the Detroit Lions.
Luvu plans to appeal as the Commanders, now 3-6, contend with injuries including Marshon Lattimore and Jayden Daniels.