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49ers DC Robert Saleh Backs Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ Ahead of Wild Card Visit to Philadelphia

He says the best counter is preventing third-and-short situations.

Overview

  • Saleh told reporters he is "for" the play, arguing it draws criticism because it succeeds.
  • He credited the Eagles for mastering the technique and said teams trying to copy it have struggled.
  • His defensive focus is to avoid giving Philadelphia third-and-1 opportunities to reduce the play’s use.
  • The tactic remains legal after a 2025 NFL owners vote to ban it fell two votes short.
  • Recent reporting notes a decline in the Eagles’ one-yard run conversion rates entering Sunday’s Wild Card game at Lincoln Financial Field.