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NFL Owners to Vote on Revised Tush Push Ban Proposal

The updated rule would prohibit pushing or pulling a runner in any direction, reviving pre-2005 language, with a decision expected by Wednesday.

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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • NFL owners are meeting May 20–21 in Minneapolis to vote on a revised proposal banning the 'tush push' play, requiring 24 of 32 votes for approval.
  • The Green Bay Packers submitted a broader version of the rule, which now prohibits pushing, pulling, or lifting a runner in any direction at any time.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles, who popularized the play with an 81% success rate in 2024, are actively lobbying other teams to oppose the ban.
  • The league cites player safety and aesthetics as reasons for the proposal, though no injury data links the play to increased risk.
  • Votes on other proposals, including playoff reseeding and NFL player participation in the 2028 Olympics flag football competition, are also on the agenda.