Frankie Luvu's Suspension Overturned, Vows No Change to Physical Play Style

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu successfully appealed his one-game suspension on Tuesday, calling the decision "relief, a weight off my shoulders." Despite the overturned suspension, Luvu will still incur a $100,000 fine for his third hip-drop tackle, which occurred against Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Luvu, who also received fines for similar tackles in Week 4 against the Falcons, Week 8 against the Chiefs, and a playoff win over the Lions in January, stated he will not alter his "fast, physical and downhill" playing style, feeling the NFL has a "target on my back." He expressed frustration over the lack of clarity on what constitutes a hip-drop tackle, emphasizing his commitment to playing the game the right way without intent to injure, asserting his teammates know his character.