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NFL Teams Propose 2025 Rule Changes Including 'Tush Push' Ban

Key proposals include banning the Eagles' short-yardage play, playoff seeding reforms, and overtime rule alignment, to be voted on at the NFL owners' meeting later this month.

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Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) linebacker Jack Campbell (46) and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) on a third quarter run at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images/File Photo
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions stands on the sidelines during the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after warmups prior to Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025.

Overview

  • The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed banning the 'Tush Push,' citing player safety and pace of play concerns, though NFL data shows no injuries occurred from the play in 2024.
  • The Detroit Lions have proposed playoff seeding reforms, allowing Wild Card teams with better records to be seeded higher than division winners.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles have submitted a proposal to align regular-season overtime rules with postseason rules, ensuring both teams a possession in overtime.
  • Other proposals include eliminating automatic first downs for defensive holding and illegal contact penalties, as well as roster flexibility changes for injured reserve players.
  • The NFL owners will review and vote on these proposals during the annual league meeting from March 30 to April 2 in Palm Beach, Florida, requiring a 75% majority for approval.