Green Bay's proposal to ban the 'Tush Push' could be losing steam among supporters at the NFL Owners' Meetings in Florida. Two weeks ago, the Packers proposed changing Rule 12, Section 1, ahead of the NFL's annual league meetings, asking for a permanent ban.
During Day 1 of the meetings, Kalyn Kahler of ESPN reported that the proposal has supporters and that there was “heated” back and forth today in the football ops session about the proposed ban. During his press conference on Tuesday, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur mentioned safety concerns about wanting the play banned.
Matt LaFleur says the tush push isn’t a “great football play. It’s more of a rugby play.” Also has safety concerns.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) April 1, 2025
His full answer on proposing the ban: pic.twitter.com/dBcLlWEW7N
The Eagles utilize a standard quarterback sneak that incorporates lining up two players behind Jalen Hurts, who receives the snap, uses his powerful legs (600-pound squat), with the push of his two fellow Eagles from behind, attempts to gain the necessary yardage for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.
The play has been so incredibly effective for the Eagles that Hurts finished in a tie for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns (14) in 2024, and he's halfway to 100 (55 rushing scores) after just four whole years as a starter.
Green Bay's proposal to prohibit the play the Eagles have made famous listed two reasons: Player safety and pace of play. ESPN reports no injury data to support the ban, rather a hypothetical conversation centered on potential injuries.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Matt LaFleur explains his opposition to the tush push.
