Overview

• The NFL has tabled the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the 'tush push,' citing the need for more discussion among team owners.
• The play, popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, has been highly effective, with the Eagles achieving an 87% success rate since 2022.
• Critics, including Packers GM Brian Gutekunst and Bills coach Sean McDermott, argue the play poses hypothetical safety risks, though no significant injury data supports these claims.
• Supporters, including Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, defend the play as a skill-based innovation, emphasizing the team's practice and execution.
• A vote on the proposal could occur at the NFL's May meetings, requiring approval from 24 of 32 owners to enact a rule change.