After weeks of heated debate and speculation, the NFL has officially closed the case surrounding the controversial collision between Zack Baun and Cam Skattebo. The decision comes after an exhaustive review of multiple camera angles, referee statements, and player testimonies, which unanimously confirmed that the hit was clean, legal, and fully within league rules.
The ruling effectively rejects the lawsuit filed by the New York Giants’ coaching staff, who had argued that the play endangered player safety. Instead, the league emphasized that Baun’s form and timing were consistent with proper defensive technique and that no foul or misconduct occurred.
NFL officials released a statement reaffirming their commitment to fair play and the integrity of defensive action, noting that while player safety remains paramount, physical competition is an inseparable part of the game.
As the controversy finally settles, both Baun and Skattebo have been cleared of all scrutiny — and the league sends a clear message: strong, clean defense still has a place in the NFL.