tight end has firsthand experience with how dangerous the recently can be, and he's pleased to see it go.The 28-year-old, who underwent surgery last season after suffering a fractured fibula and Terron Armstead Jersey ligament damage in a Week 11 game against the due to what was considered to be a hip-drop tackle by linebacker spoke out on Tuesday about the removal of the tackling method."Taking that tackle out of the game is not a bad thing," Andrews said, . "I think defenses can find a way Brennan Scarlett Jersey to get around that."The hip-drop tackle is defined as any time a defender grabs the runner with both hands or wraps the runner with both arms, and then swivels or drops his hips or lower body, landing on and trapping the runner's leg below the knees.ADVERTISEMENT The NFL announced its decision to ban it in March after the owners voted unanimously at the annual league meeting in favor of its removal. Andrews, a three-time Pro Bowler, believes the decision will be more Shaquem Griffin Jersey of a benifit than a negative."I'm always an advocate for making the game safer," Andrews said. "You look at the last five years, there's been a lot of big injuries with that. So just bringing the awarene s to that type of tackle, I think is good."According to new league rules, a Eric Rowe Jersey hip-drop tackle violation result in a 15-yard penalty if flagged and could ultimately result in fines for players regardle s of whether a flag is thrown. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Noah Igbinoghene Jersey Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Baltimore Ravens Mark Andrews