When the decision on the Eagles’ Tush Push might be made as calls for a ban increase

Tush Push Debate Continues in NFL

The Tush Push, a play that has gained attention in the NFL since its introduction a few weeks into the 2025 season, remains a contentious topic. Although it’s proving successful, the future of the play is uncertain, making it hard to either ban or secure a new vote on it.

There’s “no guarantee” that another vote regarding Tush Push will take place this offseason, according to sources reported by ESPN. For teams like the Eagles, who have excelled at this play with a remarkable success rate of 96.6% over 116 attempts since 2022, this might mean little change is needed in their strategy.

An unnamed source mentioned that perhaps the issue could be set aside for a year. However, during an NFL meeting, someone reportedly expressed confidence that a ban could still happen this offseason.

One coach, who chose to remain anonymous, shared concerns about the play, suggesting it has become chaotic and difficult for officials to manage. “It’s crucial to ensure no one is in the neutral zone and that movements in front of the ball are controlled,” they noted, emphasizing the number of missed calls associated with the play.

Mark Murphy, the former Packers president and CEO, was instrumental in the last offseason’s proposal regarding Tush Push, which nearly passed. With his retirement earlier this year, finding new leadership for any future proposals may prove challenging.

When polling NFL owners in May about the play, support was low; it received only 22 votes and didn’t meet the necessary 24 for approval.

As reported by ESPN, the Eagles employed the Tush Push six times in their recent victory over the Chiefs; however, they weren’t perfect, misexecuting it once. This prompted the league to advise officials to call the play “tight” going forward. Some commentators suggested the Super Bowl rematch served as a justification for the Eagles’ win.

In a radio interview, former Eagles center Jason Kelce voiced skepticism regarding the future of the Tush Push, despite its complicated history. “I think the play’s time is done,” he stated. “There seems to be a consensus among various levels within the league that they want it to fade out. That’s okay; teams will just revert to running quarterback sneaks and adapt accordingly.”