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NFL's "Tush Push" Play Faces Scrutiny, Ban Unlikely

9/21/2025

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Story summary

The NFL's "tush push" play faces scrutiny but is unlikely to be banned this offseason.
No plans for a vote on the play exist, as 24 votes are needed for a ban.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a 96.6% success rate on fourth-and-1 attempts since 2022.
Critics cite safety concerns, but injury data is insufficient for a ban.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce thinks a ban may happen eventually but is not worried.

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Story summary

The NFL's "tush push" play faces scrutiny but is unlikely to be banned this offseason.
No plans for a vote on the play exist, as 24 votes are needed for a ban.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a 96.6% success rate on fourth-and-1 attempts since 2022.
Critics cite safety concerns, but injury data is insufficient for a ban.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce thinks a ban may happen eventually but is not worried.