NFL Delays Decision on 'Tush Push' Ban Until May

League considers reinstating pre-2004 rule prohibiting all pushing or pulling of ball carriers as debate over safety and fairness intensifies.

NFL owners tabled a vote on banning the 'tush push' play, with discussions set to resume at the May 2025 meeting in Minnesota.
Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed support for revisiting a broader rule banning all pushing or pulling of ball carriers, citing safety concerns despite a lack of conclusive injury data.
The Philadelphia Eagles have used the 'tush push' with great success, achieving an 86% success rate over three years, which critics argue creates a competitive imbalance.
Sixteen teams supported the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the play, but the measure fell short of the 24 votes needed for approval.
The debate highlights divisions among teams and coaches, with some defending the play as an innovative strategy and others criticizing it for safety risks and its resemblance to rugby.