Overview

• The NFL postponed a vote on banning the 'tush push' play, commonly used by the Philadelphia Eagles, until the May 2025 owners' meeting.
• Commissioner Roger Goodell has expressed concerns about the safety of the play and is lobbying for a broader rule change to prohibit all pushing or pulling of ball carriers, as was the rule prior to 2004.
• Only 16 of the 24 required teams supported the Green Bay Packers' initial proposal to ban the 'tush push,' prompting the league to delay the decision for further discussion.
• Critics of the play argue it poses safety risks and undermines competitive fairness, while supporters, including Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, note the lack of evidence linking the play to injuries.
• The Eagles have been the most successful team using the 'tush push,' achieving an 86% success rate over the past three years, which has fueled the broader debate over innovation versus tradition in the NFL.