“Inside the NFL’s Heated Debate: Will the Tush Push Face Its Final Ban?”

As the NFL gears up for its annual league meetings in sunny South Florida, the hot topic of conversation seems to be the contentious “tush push” play, made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Green Bay Packers have taken the initiative to propose a ban on this controversial tactic, raising eyebrows and sparking intense debates among team executives. With support reportedly building within the competition committee, this issue is quickly becoming a lightning rod for passionate discussions, as notable figures like Eagles GM Howie Roseman and Rams coach Sean McVay engage in animated exchanges over its fate. The drama unfolds as all 32 team owners prepare to cast their votes on the proposal—a decision that could reshape the fabric of NFL gameplay as we know it. The tussle over what some see as strategic genius and others as unsporting has ignited strong opinions on both sides. Will this be the year the tush push gets the boot from the game, or will it remain a staple of the NFL’s offensive arsenal? Only time will tell. LEARN MORE

AdvertisementIt’s unknown what kind of support the ban has specifically as league meetings take place in South Florida this week. One person told Kahler that the proposal is going to be “hotly contested” during those meetings.The Packers are behind the push to ban the play this offseason. The Eagles, who started doing this play in 2022, used it to score the first touchdown in their Super Bowl LIX win in February. While other teams have tried to emulate the Eagles in recent years, Philadelphia is easily the best at the tush push. Nobody else comes close.

The Packers are behind the push to ban the play this offseason. The Eagles, who started doing this play in 2022, used it to score the first touchdown in their Super Bowl LIX win in February. While other teams have tried to emulate the Eagles in recent years, Philadelphia is easily the best at the tush push. Nobody else comes close.

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“It reeks of jealousy.”

When the ban was discussed during a football operations meeting Sunday, things apparently got “heated.” Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman apparently got into an “animated” discussion with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott about the proposal.