NFL Owners Vote Fails to Ban Controversial Tush Push Play

The NFL owners voted 22-10 against banning the "Tush Push," a quarterback sneak play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, falling short of the 24 votes required to remove it for the 2025 season. The Green Bay Packers led the effort to ban the play, arguing it was dangerous and unfair, but no conclusive evidence showed it posed greater injury risks than other plays. The Eagles have effectively used the play since 2022, boasting a high success rate and celebrating the vote as a victory. Key figures like Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and former center Jason Kelce advocated for retaining the play at the owners meeting. Some teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, and New York Jets, sided with the Eagles, while the Packers and others remain opposed. The league may revisit the issue next year, especially if injuries or further controversy arise, but for now, the Tush Push remains a legal and strategic part of NFL offenses.