UFL’s Jace Sternberger takes issue with opponent’s tackle around his knees

Birmingham Stallions tight end Jace Sternberger took issue with a hit he took after the catch in Saturday’s United Football League Game 1 game against the Arlington Renegades.

Stallions quarterback Matt Corral threw a pass to Sternberger in the middle of the field, who broke one tackle and was immediately intercepted by four Arlington players.

Cornerback Stephen Jones Jr. appeared to take the lead with his helmet and hit Sternberger low on the back of the knee.

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Sternberger was OK after being hit, but was frustrated by how serious it was.

“LOL, imagine if I got hurt in front of this bull—. Come on @TheRock,” he wrote to X.

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Sternberger is one of several former NFL players who played or is scheduled to play in the UFL this spring. He appeared in 18 games with the Green Bay Packers from 2019 to 2020, catching 21 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown.

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He joined the Stallions during the team’s first season in the USFL and stayed on for a second stint in 2023. He was on the Buffalo Bills’ training camp roster in between stints, but was unable to secure a spot on the roster for the 2023 season.

Jace Sternberger of the Birmingham Stallions runs the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/UFL/Getty Images)

Birmingham defeated Arlington 27-14. Sternberger had two catches for 32 yards.

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Tackling across the sport has come under fire. The NFL did not address low tackle techniques, but owners agreed to outlaw hip-drop tackles that involve pivoting motions. NFL defenders and the NFLPA disagreed with the move.

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