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The Eagles’ Tush Push is probably going to be banned.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
If there is sufficient evidence suggesting the tush push increases the chance of injuries, more teams will likely support banning it in May.
From Bleacher Report
Several Hall of Fame NFL players have expressed support for the controversial "Tush Push" play.
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Inside the NFL fight over the tush push ... and what's next
It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process.
The Eagles’ Tush Push is probably going to be banned. Here’s the real reason why.
This isn't about a vendetta against Jeffrey Lurie's team or any anti-Philly sentiment. It's about drama. And math.
NFL rule changes for 2025: what to know from kickoffs, to first downs, to replay and 'tush push'
The dynamic kickoff that the league tested in 2024 did its job in creating an uptick in return rate. The new form of kickoff that presents more as a scrimmage play was made permanent at the league meetings but will have some changes in 2025.
NFL GM Calls Out 'Soft' Opponents of Tush Push 'Just Because You Can't Stop it'
While a handful of NFL teams have supported the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push, other teams have no issue with the play. Per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, one NFL general manager called out teams wanting to ban the play just because they can't defend it.
Roger Goodell talks professional flag football, women’s sports and ‘tush push’ at league meeting
With an eye on expanding the NFL brand, the commissioner spent a good portion of the conversation on flag football and women's sports.
NFL saves the Tush Push — for now — but could revert to old rule to ban all pushing plays instead
Roger Goodell and the NFL cite the potential risk of injury on pushing plays as a significant factor in considering the old rule.
Pro Football Hall of Famers oppose Tush Push ban: 'Man up.'
Pro Football Hall of Famer players at the James Hardie Invitiational are fans of the Eagles' controversial Tush Push.
5 takeaways from Jeffrey Lurie at NFL owners meetings
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke with reporters for around 40 minutes to wrap up the NFL’s annual league meetings on Tuesday. In addition to making his support known for the Tush Push, the Eagles’ longtime owner answered questions about a variety of topics as the Birds move past their latest Super Bowl victory.
NFL Insider Claims Roger Goodell May Be In Favor Of Banning Tush Push
The battle over the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push continues in NFL circles. A push to ban the play received the support of sixteen teams at this week's
Is it unfair to ban tush push on basis of Eagles and Bills dominating it? Cowboys' Jerry Jones doesn’t think so
Jones told Yahoo Sports he thinks a different factor comes into play when considering the proposed ban, and it may speak to what a revised rule change proposal might look like at next month's NFL meeting in Minneapolis.
Jason Kelce refutes ‘bogus’ Tush Push injury concerns — but does see one reason to ban it
The Eagles’ famous Tush Push has been under fire for years partially because of alleged player safety issues. A ban on the play proposed by the Green Bay Packers was expected to be voted on by NFL owners at the league meetings this week,
Pete Dougherty answers questions on the Packers' NFL draft targets, the tush push, offensive line
PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty spent Wednesday answering reader questions after the conclusion of the NFL owners meetings.
NFL postpones a decision on the tush push to next month but passes other rule changes
NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that’s helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but it was tabled until May.
Chiefs' Travis Kelce has reminder amid NFL's tush push debate
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has a reminder amid the debate on whether the NFL should ban the Eagles' signature tush push.
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Why Eagles’ Jeffrey Lurie believes tush push is a work of art and safer than QB sneak
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has listened to the cacophony of noise about the tush push. It grew deafening this week at the NFL Annual Meeting inside and outside the ballrooms at the posh Breakers hotel resort.
Eagles takeaways from NFL league meetings: Nick Sirianni talks 'Tush Push,' Dallas Goedert trade rumors, more
Coming off a Super Bowl title, there has been plenty of change in the Philadelphia Eagles organization this offseason. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore left for a head coaching
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