The NFL’s owners have tabled the proposal to ban the 'tush push' until May

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After days of back-and-forth and semantics, the NFL is tabling the vote on the Eagles Tush Push, with further discussions and research needed before making the play. All 32 NFL teams were supposed to vote on a proposed ban of the Eagles ' short-yardage play. Two weeks ago, the Packers proposed changing Rule 12, Section 1, ahead of the NFL's annual league meetings, asking for a permanent ban.

During Day 1 of the meetings, Kalyn Kahler of ESPN reported that the proposal has supporters and that there was “heated” back and forth today in the football ops session about the proposed ban.

Source: Vote on Tush Push ban has been tabled. Further discussion needed. pic.twitter.com/VHV1SRHtxu

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 1, 2025

The Eagles have come under fire for utilize a standard quarterback sneak that incorporates lining up two players behind Jalen Hurts, who receives the snap, uses his powerful legs (600-pound squat), with the push of his two fellow Eagles from behind, attempts to gain the necessary yardage for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.

The play has been so incredibly effective for the Eagles that Hurts finished in a tie for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns (14) in 2024, and he's halfway to 100 (55 rushing scores) after just four whole years as a starter.

Green Bay's proposal to prohibit the play has focused on two main reasons: Player safety and the pace of play. ESPN reports no injury data to support the ban, rather a hypothetical conversation centered on potential injuries.

Now a potential vote has been pushed back until May.

Matt LaFleur on why he’s in favor of banning the tush push: pic.twitter.com/Jdn3w3zF4E

— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) April 1, 2025

Sean McVay said he doesn’t like the optics of the tush push as a football play, and has concerns about safety (though recognizes the same argument can be made for other plays). He added, laughing, he knows he’s being “a hater” bc the Eagles and Bills do it better than anyone else

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) April 1, 2025

Jordan Mailata, a former rugby league player (in 2023 on New Heights): "It's got nothing to do with any rugby movements. It's not a rugby play." https://t.co/cnpHWfPcRM

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) April 1, 2025

Panthers HC Dave Canales on proposal to ban tush push/Brotherly Shove: “The statistics don’t say it’s definitely a dangerous play. Most of convo is on safety issue. But I don’t want to take away competitive advantage. Eagles have mastered the play.” pic.twitter.com/OxHSPQCjCM

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 1, 2025

#Rams coach Sean McVay, who's on #NFL competition committee, on #Packers proposal to ban tush-push play 'I would be surprised if it does wind up being banned. I heard there was a heated argument #Eagles. I don't believe in banning something because them and Buffalo do it better… pic.twitter.com/lsslXQFNDs

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 1, 2025

Dan Campbell on the Tush Push: "Philly, obviously, is known for this because they're the ones who've really kind of perfected it and done it and do it over and over and I'm like good for them, man. If you've got something, we gotta stop it. So, like, to me, leave it in."

— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) April 1, 2025

#Saints HC (and former Eagles OC) Kellen Moore on the #Packers’ proposal to ban the tush-push:

“I’m comfortable with the play. There’s no injury data. I don’t see any issues. … Other teams have tried it and haven’t had as much success. … I got Nick (Sirrianni).” https://t.co/L1fyxEsA5Xpic.twitter.com/9I5JIu2KrK

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 1, 2025

#Falcons are against the Tush Rush. "I don't like the play for what I have to do stop it," Morris said.

— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) April 1, 2025

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: The NFL’s owners have tabled the proposal to ban the 'tush push' until May

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