NFL Owners Vote 22-10 to Keep Tush Push Play

The controversial "Tush Push" play will remain legal in the NFL after a vote among league owners failed to reach the required 24 votes for a ban, with 22 in favor of banning and 10 voting against. Teams opposing the ban included the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans. The Eagles, who have perfected the play, expressed gratitude toward these teams for supporting them, with coaches like Dan Campbell emphasizing that the responsibility lies with opponents to stop the play rather than banning it. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and others have voiced that success alone should not be a reason to outlaw the play, and concerns about player safety related to the "Tush Push" have been largely dismissed by those familiar with the play, including former Eagles center Jason Kelce. The vote reflects a broader reluctance to make rule changes based on unfounded injury concerns or competitive advantages, highlighting the complexity of evolving NFL gameplay rules. This decision preserves a key strategic element for teams like the Eagles while setting a precedent for future proposals on similar issues.