I called it more of a coat hang because the defensive player made initial contact in the neck area, i.e. clothesline, and then wrapped is armed around Brown's head and basically twisted. Thus, he was hung out like he was on a coat hanger and his helmet popped right off (lucky it was only his helmet). No idea where I picked that phrase-up from.
According to the NFL rulebook, a clothesline tackle is not legal; but...
"Although the NFL does not specifically outlaw “clothesline tackles” in their official rules, the clothesline tackle and similar moves are grouped under a number rules regarding player contact. Because the clothesline tackle is often aimed at a player’s neck or head and also involves a premeditated action on the part of the tackler, it is not only enforced as a personal foul, but also often results in a fine for the offending player. Aside from the vicious nature of the move, clotheslines are also considered dangerous because they can often catch the offensive player unawares and can cause injury if the victim falls awkwardly or is struck in the neck or head. One of the most feared practitioners of the clothesline tackle, before it became illegal, was Dick “Night Train” Lane, whose move was sometimes labeled the “Night Train Necktie.”"
Thus, I expect that Quinton Coples's wallet will be a little lighter after the NFL reviews it.