US EditionNFL Hasn't Gotten Any New Proposals to Ban Eagles' Signature Tush Push Play After 2025 Effort Failed
No NFL team filed a proposal to ban the short-yardage quarterback sneak known as the tush push this offseason despite past calls citing safety and officiating concerns.
- Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine that no team submitted a proposal to ban the short-yardage quarterback sneak before the deadline this year.
- Last year, a ban effort won 22-10 support but fell short among the league’s 32 franchises after the Green Bay Packers proposed barring pushing and pulling following the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win.
- Teams found ways to defend the short‑yardage shove this year, with the Philadelphia Eagles mastering it behind Jalen Hurts and tackle Jordan Mailata saying, `I think that's bull crap. You can't say that we're winning games just for that. But other than that, I'm going to be an advocate for all the teams out there. You guys can definitely run this play, too. I promise you.`
- The league could still consider rule tweaks on pushing and pulling, with John Lynch, 49ers general manager and Hall of Fame safety, saying the play may be resolving itself and some decision-makers citing preference over safety.
- Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the Packers have no plan to pursue another ban and noted the Competition Committee focused on health and safety and added 1,000 kickoffs last year.
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Nick Sirianni wants to rediscover dominance with Tush Push or find another way
INDIANAPOLIS — All indications coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine is that there won’t be a proposal to ban the Eagles’ signature Tush Push play this year. Now the Eagles just have to find a way to make it work again. In 2025, the Eagles were not nearly as successful with their version of the quarterback sneak. They hovered around a 63% success rate after converting on over 81% of their sneaks in 2024. There were couple of likely reasons for …
The NFL might have given up trying to ban the Tush Push (for now). Here’s why, and what it means for the Eagles.
INDIANAPOLIS — After a five-year hiatus, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton rejoined the competition committee this offseason. He said he likes “our league” and having a say in the rules that govern it.
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NFL has not received a proposal to ban the ‘tush push’ this year
INDIANAPOLIS — The tush push is still tough to stop, on and off the field. NFL executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine that no team submitted a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak before the deadline this year for clubs to propose rule changes. The league could still explore modifying the rules regarding pushing and pulling players. The Philadelphia Eagles mastered the short-yardage strategy behind the stron…
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