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Sean Payton: 'Tush Push' Ban Fueled by Preference, Not Safety

2/25/2026

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton argued that banning the 'tush push' would not be driven by health and safety concerns.
Payton noted the NFL spent two hours discussing safety risks last year.
He said the league approved a rule increasing kickoff returns, which he views as more dangerous.
Payton argues the opposition to the push stems from personal preferences rather than data-backed safety issues.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton argued that banning the 'tush push' would not be driven by health and safety concerns.
Payton noted the NFL spent two hours discussing safety risks last year.
He said the league approved a rule increasing kickoff returns, which he views as more dangerous.
Payton argues the opposition to the push stems from personal preferences rather than data-backed safety issues.