The NFL’s ‘passionate’ tush push fight raging on with swing vote decisions
There isn’t enough pushback yet.
NFL owners couldn’t come to a conclusion about the tush push at this week’s league meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., according to ESPN.
The Brotherly Shove — which is Philadelphia’s signature short-yardage play — has been the hottest topic this week between NFL owners as a potential ban of this new version of a quarterback sneak has gained momentum.
There are influential voices making cases to potential “swing votes” on both sides of the passionate debate, according to NFL insider Peter Schrager, who announced his exit from NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Monday.
A proposal would need a “yes” vote from 24 of the 32 owners to approve the ban.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that it could be discussed again at the May meetings and “could be pushed forward once more support is gathered.”
Last month, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed that his team put in the proposal to put an end to the controversial play.
Some, including Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, have stood by their stance to ban the tush push for safety reasons.
Others have argued that there isn’t enough data to support injury concerns.
In December 2023, The Athletic reported that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wanted to see it removed from the game permanently.
Other rules passed at this week’s NFL meetings include expanded replay assist — and the league will now allow both teams to possess the ball in overtime, which will be amended to 10 minutes.
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