NFL Not Banning ‘Tush Push’ Play

Rejoice, Eagles followers … the NFL is NOT banning the “Tush Push” play — not less than, not in 2024.

NFL exec Troy Vincent introduced Thursday that league officers is not going to hear a proposal on the play at its annual assembly in Orlando subsequent week … clearing the way in which for Philadelphia to maintain utilizing their ultra-effective quarterback sneak for subsequent season.

In fact, there have been lots across the sport who wished to see it kicked out … because it wasn’t precisely probably the most enjoyable play for followers to observe — and hardly the most secure for gamers to execute both.

However Vincent made it clear … the play is right here to remain for now — explaining, “There wasn’t the sort of injury data that would give the committee the opportunity to make a decision.”

The Eagles popularized the play beginning within the 2022 season … letting Jalen Hurts burrow behind Jason Kelce and the remainder of the Eagles’ O-line to select up key first-downs on short-yardage performs.

Some have puzzled how efficient the play shall be with Kelce now retired — however the Eagles will virtually definitely attempt to discover out lots subsequent season now that it will be allowed.

There may very well be a number of rule modifications nonetheless coming, nevertheless … officers are slated to resolve on hip-drop tackles, kickoff laws and way more in sit-downs subsequent week.