NFL Postpones Decision on Controversial 'Tush Push' Ban

The league delays a final vote on the play's legality as debates over safety, innovation, and enforcement intensify.

The NFL has postponed a vote on banning the 'tush push' play until May, citing the complexity of the issue.
The Green Bay Packers proposed a rule change to prohibit offensive players from pushing teammates at the snap, targeting the play's mechanics.
Former NFL linebacker Anthony Barr cautioned against the ban, warning it could set a precedent for further restrictions on innovative strategies.
NFL officials noted a lack of definitive injury data tied to the play, complicating arguments for its prohibition on safety grounds.
Critics, including former center Jason Kelce, argue that enforcing a ban would be challenging and that safety concerns are overstated.