Carson Palmer's Injury
During the 2005 Wildcard Playoff game against Cincinnati, Von Oelhoffen low tackled Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer's left knee. The injury to Palmer was severe, including damage to his anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and posterior cruciate ligament.
Von Oelhoffen later apologized publicly for the hit rather than contact Palmer directly. Though Palmer confirmed that von Oelhoffen never contacted him personally to apologize, Palmer stated that the injury was, "just part of the game." Palmer was arguably never the same after his injury, causing some critics to question his toughness.
During the off-season, the NFL Rules Committee modified the rule regarding low hits on quarterbacks. The so-called "Kimo Clause" now requires that defenders take every opportunity to avoid hitting a quarterback at or below the knees when the quarterback is in a defenseless position looking to throw with both feet on the ground.
Von Oelhoffen was released by the Steelers following the post-season.
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