NFL Owners Vote 22-10 to Retain Tush Push Play in 2025

NFL owners voted against banning the controversial "Tush Push" short-yardage play, with the proposal falling two votes short of the required majority, resulting in the play remaining legal for the 2025 season. The Baltimore Ravens, along with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns, were among the ten teams that voted to keep the play, citing it as a legitimate football tactic. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh described the play as a "football play," and the team has utilized its own variation involving tight ends in short-yardage situations with notable success. The Philadelphia Eagles, who popularized the play, actively lobbied to maintain its legality, even bringing retired center Jason Kelce to the NFL meeting to advocate for it. The vote was 22-10 against the ban, with opponents arguing that the play's difficulty to defend was not a sufficient reason for prohibition, and concerns about injury risks remain under discussion. Following the vote, the Eagles celebrated the decision on social media, emphasizing the tactic's continued presence in the league.