Rejoice, Eagles fans … the NFL is NOT banning the “Tush Push” play — at least, not in 2024.
NFL exec Troy Vincent announced Thursday that league officials will not hear a proposal on the play at its annual meeting in Orlando next week … clearing the way for Philadelphia to keep using their ultra-effective quarterback sneak for next season.
Of course, there were plenty around the game who wanted to see it kicked out … as it wasn’t exactly the most fun play for fans to watch — and hardly the safest for players to execute either.
But Vincent made it clear … the play is here to stay 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 starting in the 2022 season … letting Jalen Hurts burrow behind Jason Kelce and the rest of the Eagles’ O-line to pick up key first-downs on short-yardage plays.
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Chris Long Slams ‘Tush Push’ Play Detractors, ‘If You Don’t Like It, Stop it’
Some have wondered how effective the play will be with Kelce now retired — but the Eagles will almost certainly try to find out plenty next season now that it’ll be allowed.
There could be several rule changes still coming, however … officials are slated to decide on hip-drop tackles, kickoff regulations and much more in sit-downs next week.
Stay tuned …