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6d ago

NFL Owners Split as Vote Looms on 'Tush Push' Ban Proposal

Teams are deliberating a rule change that would outlaw pushing or pulling ball carriers, a move seen as targeting the Eagles' successful short-yardage strategy.

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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rushes the ball for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • NFL owners are voting in Eagan, Minnesota, on a revised rule to ban pushing or pulling ball carriers, with 24 votes needed for approval.
  • The Green Bay Packers submitted the proposal, leveraging their unique public ownership to appear neutral in the debate.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles, whose 'Tush Push' play boasts an 86% success rate since 2022, are actively lobbying against the ban.
  • Proponents, including Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, cite safety concerns, though no injuries were documented from the play in 2024.
  • Commissioner Roger Goodell supports the ban, calling the play a potential 'mechanism of injury,' despite limited supporting data.