Titans Rookie Kevin Winston Fined $23,186 for Hip-Drop Tackle

Tennessee Titans rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. has been fined $23,186 by the NFL for a hip-drop tackle on 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Although Pearsall avoided a serious ankle injury, he later aggravated a knee condition. This marks the second time Winston has been fined for a hip-drop tackle this season, having previously been docked $6,470 in Week 7. The league banned the technique before the 2024 season.