NFL Owners Vote Against Tush Push Ban Despite Bills Josh Allen Opposition

The NFL narrowly failed to ban the 'tush push,' a controversial offensive tactic popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, with 22 out of 32 teams voting in favor of the ban, falling short of the 24 votes needed. The Buffalo Bills were among the teams supporting the ban, despite their quarterback Josh Allen openly defending the play. Allen expressed that if a team can't stop the tush push, they should keep running it, arguing that only teams that practice it and have the right players succeed with it. He acknowledged the merit of the tactic but emphasized playing within the rules and adapting if a ban were passed, advising opponents to simply stop the play rather than ban it. The debate centers on whether the tush push provides an unfair advantage or rewards teams that master it, with no reported injuries linked to the tactic according to NFL officials. Allen's stance contrasts with his team’s vote, highlighting differing perspectives within the Bills organization on the play's future.