The NFL came down hard on Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. As first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league fined Luvu $46,372 for a hip-drop tackle on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray in Monday night’s loss. No flag was thrown on the play, but the league reviewed it and issued discipline midweek. Expand Tweet

Multiple outlets echoed the fine amount and the lack of an in-game penalty, underscoring how closely the league is policing the technique after formally banning it. The tackle occurred with just over 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter as Gray fought for extra yards. Washington wasn’t hit in real time; the bill arrived later.

This wasn’t a swing play in a nail-biter. The Chiefs handled business 28–7 , and ESPN's box score shows why.

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