NFL Owners Reject Tush Push Ban After Eagles Owner's Lengthy Speech

NFL owners narrowly voted against banning the 'tush push,' a quarterback sneak play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, after a contentious debate during the league meeting. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie delivered a nearly hour-long speech defending the play, describing its success as "like a wet dream for a teenage boy," which led to criticism and a reprimand from NFL executive Troy Vincent for the inappropriate language used in front of women. Lurie also criticized Commissioner Roger Goodell and Vincent for supporting the ban and cited discussions with NFL Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills to argue the play's safety. San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York voiced frustration with the length of Lurie's remarks, highlighting tensions at the meeting. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce appeared in support of the play, asserting it was not the cause of his retirement and even joked about returning if the play were run frequently. The vote fell short by two votes, allowing the play to remain legal, with opponents citing player safety concerns but lacking sufficient support for a ban.