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Owners passed a rule banning the horse-collar tackle. The ban was partially in response to Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens suffering a broken leg and torn ligaments in his right ankle when Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams yanked him down by the back of his collar late in the 2004 season. Five teams opposed the ban: Dallas, San Francisco, New England, Detroit and New Orleans.
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In addition to Owens, Williams also used the technique to put early ends to the seasons of Baltimore halfback Musa Smith and Tennessee wideout Tyrone Calico. ... Good riddance.
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