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Dan Campbell Defends EaglesTush Push, Downplays It as Lions Prep for Philly

The play remains legal after a near‑miss owners vote, keeping attention on how it is officiated.

Overview

  • Campbell called the quarterback‑assist sneak “the least of my concerns” and said as a “purist” he opposes banning it.
  • He outlined a plan to emphasize technique and to avoid short‑yardage situations rather than drilling the play at full speed in practice.
  • Television replays from the Eagles’ win over Green Bay showed apparent early movement on several attempts, fueling complaints about inconsistent enforcement.
  • The offseason proposal to outlaw assisting the runner drew 22 votes—two short of the 24 needed—with Detroit among 10 teams that opposed a ban.
  • Detroit (6-3) visits Philadelphia (7-2) on Sunday night in a game with NFC seeding stakes, with Campbell bracing for a hostile environment and both teams listing key starters on this week’s injury report.