- Proposed ban received two fewer votes than needed
- Eagles have used play with great success in recent seasons
A proposed ban on the tush push failed to secure enough votes from NFL owners on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
The NFL required the approval of 24 teams to pass a change in rules, but only 22 voted to ban the play. The Eagles used the tush push to great effect during their run to the Super Bowl last season. The team have used the play since 2022. It involves two or three players lining up behind quarterback Jalen Hurts to push him forward in short yardage situations. Several other teams have copied Philadelphia’s use of the play, including the Buffalo Bills. Pushing Josh Allen in short-yardage situations has worked out for Buffalo, except on a critical fourth down in the AFC championship game against Kansas City when there was also a controversial spot on the play.
