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NFL Owners Delay Vote on Eagles’ Tush Push Ban as Trump Voices Support

President Trump endorsed the controversial play at the Eagles' White House Super Bowl celebration, while NFL owners postpone a decision until May.

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Overview

  • NFL owners have postponed a vote on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the Eagles' Tush Push play, with only 16 of the required 24 votes currently in favor.
  • President Trump publicly backed keeping the play during a White House ceremony celebrating the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory, calling it 'exciting and different.'
  • The Tush Push, a quarterback sneak enhanced by teammates pushing from behind, has been highly effective for the Eagles, sparking debates over fairness and tradition.
  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the competition committee is revisiting historical rules banning pushing or pulling players, which were in place prior to 2005.
  • The final decision on the Tush Push's future is expected during the NFL owners' meetings in Minneapolis on May 20–21.