Overview

• The NFL tabled a vote on banning the 'tush push' play after a 16-16 stalemate among team owners at the league's annual meeting in Florida.
• Former linebacker Anthony Barr criticized the proposed ban, warning it could lead to a 'slippery slope' of prohibiting other plays in the future.
• The Green Bay Packers formally proposed the ban, citing fairness and safety concerns, though no injuries have been linked to the play.
• NFL Competition Committee Chair Rich McKay acknowledged the lack of injury data, complicating arguments for banning the play on safety grounds.
• The decision will now be revisited in May 2025, as Commissioner Roger Goodell advocates for broader rules addressing pushing or pulling ball carriers.