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The NFL is considering banning the 'tush push' play due to controversy and safety concerns, but even if banned, the Eagles can still effectively use a quarterback sneak. The decision depends on whether the play remains 'remarkable' or causes injuries or officiating issues in 2025. The league may act if repeated offside jumps or unsafe practices occur, but the Eagles are prepared to adapt with their quarterback sneak.
The NFL has no plans to discuss banning the quarterback sneak play known as the "tush push," despite its effectiveness for the Philadelphia Eagles. NFL Executive V.P. of Football Operations Troy Vincent stated that there is no proposal to ban the play, and no injury data supports the idea that it needs to be banned for player safety reasons. Even with the retirement of center Jason Kelce, the Eagles will continue to use the play, and opposing teams will have to rely on their defense to stop it, as no NFL rule change is expected.
NFL Executive V.P. of Football Operations Troy Vincent supports the Philadelphia Eagles' effective "tush push" quarterback sneak play and believes that the team's success with it should not result in a ban. The NFL Competition Committee did not discuss banning the play at the Scouting Combine, and there is little support for a ban within the league. Vincent sees the Eagles' success with the play as a credit to their strategy and suggests that other teams should find ways to counter it rather than seeking a rule change.
Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro center Jason Kelce, amid rumors of potential retirement, expressed his disdain for the team's famous "tush push" play, a rugby-style quarterback sneak, by yelling "F--- my life!" every time it was executed. The play involves Kelce going to the bottom of the pile, which he disliked. Despite the success of the play, Kelce's frustration with it seems to be over as he contemplates retirement, leaving the Eagles to find another center to lead the short-yardage play if he does not return.
The Philadelphia Eagles' signature play, known as the tush push or brotherly shove, has become a popular choice for teams, but the Vikings' failed attempts in overtime against the Bengals highlight the Eagles' mastery of the play. While Jalen Hurts and the Eagles execute it flawlessly, other teams struggle to replicate their success. The Vikings fell short on two crucial fourth-down attempts, emphasizing the effectiveness of the tush push when executed by the Eagles.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wants coach Andy Reid to call more quarterback sneaks despite a previous injury, as he believes he hasn't been stopped yet and can get the needed yardage. Reid has been cautious after Mahomes dislocated his kneecap attempting a sneak in 2019, but Mahomes hopes to return to converting those plays in the upcoming season.
The NFL has decided not to change the rule on quarterback sneak push, as at least nine teams were against banning it. The Philadelphia Eagles benefited the most from this decision, as they converted 37 of their 41 quarterback sneak attempts into first downs or touchdowns in 2022. The league's 32 teams called an NFL record 308 quarterback sneaks last season, with teams averaging a first-down conversion on 83% of them. The quarterback sneak alteration may be brought up next offseason.