NFL playbooks are complex, but one of the simplest plays, the tush push, has become one of the most discussed offensive plays in football. Over the past few seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have popularized the tush push, a move that has made them the most effective team in the league at converting third or fourth-and-short plays.
The tush push is a modified version of the quarterback sneak. Traditionally, in a quarterback sneak, the QB lines up under center and takes the snap. They then try to quickly follow the offensive lineman up the field. The play is designed to get one or two yards to convert a first down when not much yardage is needed.
The tush push is a modification of this play. When done correctly, two or three players line up behind the quarterback. Then, once the ball is snapped, they push the QB on his “tush” to help him move forward. The idea of the play is to give the QB extra force to drive forward. The Eagles have used this play incredibly effectively over the past few seasons, and it was one of the tools that helped them win the Super Bowl last season.
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The NFL Nearly Made the Decision To Ban the Tush Push for the 2025 Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the tush push over the past few seasons has led to a big discussion about whether it should be banned. There are some people who believe it should be banned because it is too effective. Others do not like it because it is viewed as a “boring play.”
As a result, in May this year, during the owner meetings, the league voted on banning the tush push. To ban the play, 24 of the 32 team owners would have needed to vote “yes.” However, it only got 22 votes, and as a result, the play is still legal for the 2025 season. Many of the teams voting against it cited safety concerns.
The NFL did make one adjustment to the tush push for the 2025 season. Players who plan to push the QB now must line up at least one yard behind the QB before the snap. The idea is to limit the ability of the players to immediately push the QB.
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