As the NFL investigates whether Roquan Smith, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, used an illegal hip-drop tackle on Chris Godwin, a receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Smith may be disciplined.

Lamar Jackson scored an incredible five touchdowns to help the Ravens defeat the Bucs 41-31 on Monday Night Football. But in the last minute, Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle that would terminate his season, and the game ended on a tragic note.

During a 21-yard catch-and-run while the Bucs were trying to rally, Godwin suffered a terrible injury. The former Pro Bowl player was seen crawling on the field following Smith’s hit before medical personnel immobilized his foot in an air cast and carried him onto the cart; ESPN decided not to show the tackle and injury.

The NFL is currently examining the play and determining whether Smith’s tackle included all the components of the hip-drop tackle, which was unanimously decided to be prohibited at the annual league meeting back in March, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Smith will be subject to a fine if the assessment finds that the tackle violated the updated regulation.

The NFL recently acknowledged that it had examined 22 cases of alleged hip-drop tackles. The official league definition of this scenario is when a defender comes up behind or to the side of the player, envelops them with the ball in their arms, thrusts their hips, loses their own weight, and falls straight into the opponent’s lower body.

Smith’s tackle on Godwin appears to have been characterized by this exact action, even though the Ravens linebacker claimed had no malevolent intent.

Although authorities have reviewed these maneuvers, they haven’t flagged anyone this season because it’s difficult for them to notice every detail during intense games. Only seven plays were fined after being filtered through.

Even though it is anticipated that Godwin will be healthy enough to start the 2025 NFL season, his time with Tampa Bay is still uncertain as he prepares for surgery to repair his dislocated ankle. Godwin’s contract is up, making him a free agent after his recovery, which could be a somber end to his Buccaneers career, which saw him win a Super Bowl since being selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles responded to criticism that he should have pulled his best player while the team was down 10 points with just a minute remaining by saying, “Our prayers go out to him.” Both as a player and as a person, Chris is incredible. You have little to say.

“You feel sorry for him, but the games won’t be canceled, regrettably. We had to take charge and go on. However, our hearts are burdened.

Godwin had an outstanding seven receptions for 65 yards before to his injury. With a league-high 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns, he has been an outstanding player in seven games this season. He forms a fearsome tandem with Mike Evans, who also had to leave the game early due to injury.

With numerous injuries, the 4-3 Buccaneers are preparing for Sunday, October 27, at Raymond James Stadium, a crucial NFC South game against the evenly matched 4-3 Atlanta Falcons.

When bail is rejected in an assault case, a viral Ravens fan blames cocaine and alcohol addiction.

Bail has been rejected for the Baltimore Ravens fan who gained widespread attention on social media after a video of him beating up two Washington Commanders fans was shared.

Earlier this week, John Callis turned himself in to Baltimore police on charges of second-degree assault and first-degree aggravated assault.

The Baltimore Sun reports that Brian Thompson, the 24-year-old’s defense lawyer, pushed for Callis’ release into an outpatient treatment facility, claiming that he had a “years-long cocaine addiction and alcoholism.”

While requesting that the accused be detained without bail, State’s Attorney Twila Driggins referred to Callis as a threat to public safety and mentioned that he might be a flight risk because he lives in Florida.

The two 23-year-old fans that Callis attacked were “humiliated” by the incident and worried that Callis might be released, the prosecution added, citing Callis’ prior crimes for which he received a probationary sentence.

Ravens fan roaming the streets looking for random Commanders fans to beat up is INSANE https://t.co/tb4KndeEYs pic.twitter.com/bUTien1LtV

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) October 14, 2024

Judge LaTina Burse Greene of the Baltimore District Court finally agreed with the prosecution and rejected the bail request, but she said the decision might be changed if Callis was able to find an inpatient treatment program that included home arrest and round-the-clock GPS tracking.

“This is not, in my opinion, a first-degree assault. It seems like a second-degree assault to me. Serious bodily harm is a prerequisite for first-degree assault, Thompson told local CBS affiliate WJZ. Is it disheartening that he was denied access to this OnePromise facility? It’s disappointing, of course. I believe he needs assistance.

The criminal justice system’s dual purpose is rehabilitation and punishment. He is a young man of 24. It’s obvious that he has a problem. He requires assistance.

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Callis is shown approaching the two Commanders supporters and then taunting, striking, kicking, and smashing them in the video that was taken after the Ravens defeated the visiting Commanders 30-23 on October 13. One of the victims appears to have been knocked unconscious.

Then Callis said, “I win! As he and the guy filming the incident leave, he says into the camera, “I don’t f—ing lose.”

If found guilty of all the charges against him, Callis could spend up to 55 years behind bars, according to reports.

Following the video’s global success, a number of social media detectives set to work and promptly recognized Callis.

An X user shared details on the individual who is suspected of being the attacker in response to Hater Report’s film, which has received over 50 million views.

Following Callis’ identification as a Maury Donnelly and Parr employee, the insurance company promptly declared on X that he was “no longer employed” by the business.

Managing #risks for #data privacyhttps://t.co/DdDqS0aWk2

— Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. (@MDPInsurance) September 9, 2024

“MDP has a zero-tolerance policy for aggressive and violent conduct. The corporation stated in their article that “this individual is no longer employed with our firm.”