The NFL’s ‘pᴀssionate’ tush push fight raging on with swing vote decisions

The NFL’s ‘pᴀssionate’ tush push fight raging on with swing vote decisions

There isn’t enough pushback yet.

NFL owners couldn’t come to a conclusion about the tush push at this week’s league meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., according to ESPN.

The Brotherly Shove — which is Philadelphia’s signature short-yardage play — has been the H๏τtest topic this week between NFL owners as a potential ban of this new version of a quarterback sneak has gained momentum.

There are influential voices making cases to potentially “swing votes” on both sides of the pᴀssionate debate, according to NFL insider Peter Schrager, who announced his exit from NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Monday.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, and teammates run the tush push play during the NFL championship playoff football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, and teammates run the tush push play during the NFL championship playoff football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. AP

A proposal would need a “yes” vote from 24 of the 32 owners to approve the ban.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported it could be discussed again at the May meetings and “could be pushed forward once more support is gathered.”

There could potentially be changes to the language of the tush push if the play itself does not get banned, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Last month, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed his team submitted a proposal to put an end to the controversial play.

Some, including Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, have stood by their stance to ban the tush push due to safety reasons.

Others have argued there isn’t enough data to support injury concerns.

A Philadelphia Eagles fan holds up a sign for a play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan holds up a sign for a play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. AP

In December 2023, The Athletic reported that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wanted to see it removed from the game permanently.

Other rules pᴀssed at this week’s NFL meetings include expanded replay ᴀssist and both teams possessing the ball in overtime of regular-season games, extended play that will last 10 minutes.

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