NFL Hasn't Received New Proposals to Ban Eagles' Signature 'Tush Push' Play

The controversial quarterback sneak remains legal after a failed 2025 effort to prohibit the play.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:35pm

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The NFL has not received any new proposals from teams to ban the Philadelphia Eagles' signature 'tush push' quarterback sneak play, an NFL executive confirmed. The league explored modifying rules around pushing and pulling players after the Eagles used the play to win the Super Bowl in 2025, but a proposed ban failed to pass by two votes that year.

Why it matters

The 'tush push' has become a controversial but effective strategy employed by the Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts. While some teams like the Packers have sought to outlaw the play, the NFL has not taken action to ban it, allowing the Eagles to continue utilizing the tactic.

The details

After the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2025 using the 'tush push' play, the Green Bay Packers proposed a rule change to prohibit offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner. This would have effectively banned the Eagles' signature move. However, the proposed ban was supported by only 22 of the league's 32 franchises, failing to pass by two votes.

  • The Packers proposed the 'tush push' ban following the 2025 NFL season.
  • The proposed ban failed to pass in a 22-10 vote among NFL teams.

The players

Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback who has mastered the 'tush push' play.

Brian Gutekunst

The Green Bay Packers' general manager who said the team has no plans to pursue another ban on the 'tush push' play.

Jordan Mailata

A key offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles who defended the 'tush push' play, saying other teams can use it too.

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What they’re saying

“I think that's bull crap. You can't say that we're winning games just for that. But other than that, I'm going to be an advocate for all the teams out there. You guys can definitely run this play, too. I promise you. It's not just us. It's not just the Philly Eagles. It's not just a Philly Eagle thing. You guys can definitely run it, too. You guys have the personnel.”

— Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman (Instagram)

“And nobody's reached out to us about doing it.”

— Brian Gutekunst, Green Bay Packers General Manager (NFL Network)

What’s next

The NFL could still explore modifying the rules regarding pushing and pulling players, but no new proposals have been submitted to ban the 'tush push' play.

The takeaway

The 'tush push' play remains a legal and effective strategy for the Philadelphia Eagles, despite efforts by other teams like the Packers to outlaw it. The NFL has not taken action to ban the controversial but successful play, allowing the Eagles to continue utilizing it as part of their offensive arsenal.