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NFL Makes Controversial Punishment Decision Over Travis Kelce Incident That Left Chiefs Star Injured

For a few hours last Sunday, Chiefs Kingdom held its breath. A year after their star QB had been taken off the field with an ACL tear against the Chargers, it looked like Travis Kelce would follow suit. The tight…

By Dhruv Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

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The NFL decided against issuing a fine for the tackle that briefly injured Travis Kelce.
Chargers defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe was not fined the standard $17,911 penalty for a hip-drop tackle.
The league determined the tackle did not meet all four criteria required for a hip-drop penalty.

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The NFL opted not to fine Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe following a tackle that briefly injured Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. While media reports initially scrutinized linebacker Daiyan Henley, the league's weekly accountability review excluded any hip-drop tackle penalties for the play.

The NFL requires four criteria—wrap, swivel, unweighting, and trapping legs—to rule a hip-drop tackle violation, which carries a $17,911 fine. Kelce returned to finish the Chiefs' victory after receiving ankle taping.

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