Joe Mixon calls out NFL for not enforcing ban on hip-drop tackle - ESPN

HOUSTON — Texans running back Joe Mixon called out the NFL on social media for not enforcing its own rules after injuring his ankle on what he believed to be an illegal hip-drop tackle during Houston's 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night.

With 11:57 left in the third quarter, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed a pass to Mixon, who ran up the sidelines before he was brought down by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards using what appeared to be the now banned swivel hip-drop tackle.

The refs did not penalize Edwards as Mixon got up limping and hobbled to the sidelines before entering the medical blue tent. He went to the locker room for further treatment on the ankle before re-entering the game with 50 seconds left in the third quarter.

Mixon took only seven snaps following his return and had only one carry for 1 yard before being tackled again by Edwards. He finished the night with 9 carries for 25 yards.

Mixon did not speak to reporters after the game but let his feelings be known in back-to-back posts on X.

«The NFL and NFLPA made it a rule and an emphasis for a reason,» Mixon wrote shortly after the game ended. «Time to put your money where your mouth is.»

The NFL and NFLPA made it a rule and an emphasis for a reason. Time to put your money where your mouth is.

In a follow-up post, Mixon said when he got up he asked the official, «Where is the flag? That was a hip tackle,» to which the ref replied, «No it wasn't.»

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said the play where Mixon injured his ankle «didn't look good» from his view, but that he would have to see the film to determine if it was a hip-drop tackle.

«Joe got rolled up. The guy's weight definitely came down on his ankle,» Ryans said. «We'll evaluate Joe