What coaches and GMs are saying about the 'Tush Push' at NFL owners' meetings in Florida

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Green Bay's proposal to ban the 'Tush Push' is picking up steam and has supporters at the NFL Owners' Meetings in Florida. Two weeks ago, the Packers proposed changing Rule 12, Section 1, ahead of the NFL's annual league meetings, asking for a permanent ban.

During Day 1 of the meetings, Kalyn Kahler of ESPN reported that the proposal has supporters and that there was “heated” back and forth today in the football ops session about the proposed ban.

The Eagles utilize a standard quarterback sneak that incorporates lining up two players behind Jalen Hurts, who receives the snap, uses his powerful legs (600-pound squat), with the push of his two fellow Eagles from behind, attempts to gain the necessary yardage for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.

The play has been so incredibly effective for the Eagles that Hurts finished in a tie for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns (14) in 2024, and he's halfway to 100 (55 rushing scores) after just four whole years as a starter.

Green Bay's proposal to prohibit the play the Eagles have made famous listed two reasons: Player safety and pace of play. ESPN reports no injury data to support the ban, rather a hypothetical conversation centered on potential injuries.

With coaches and GMs from all 32 NFL teams in Florida and meeting with the media, here are some reactions and candid statements.

The tush push questions are flying early and often for NFL coaches — including for some that are on the league's competition committee, including Mike Tomlin and Sean McDermott.

(via @DMRussini, @ZackBlatt) pic.twitter.com/YOzc9B8nQT

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 31, 2025

Sean McDermott is still anti-Tush Push

Says he still has injury concern even though the data suggests there is no injury risk pic.twitter.com/oi0he4Ny21

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) March 31, 2025

This is about the Tush Push.

24 teams need to vote against it to have it banned…good luck with that. https://t.co/DL48bAbSzd

— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) March 31, 2025

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on the “Tush Push:”

“I don’t think it should be legislated out of the game.” pic.twitter.com/GHtR0TDL1m

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 31, 2025

When asked if he’ll stop using the play because of those health concerns (the Bills have run a version of it), McDermott said they will still run a “version of it” but suggested they may change their approach. https://t.co/bgtcRJ0A3K

— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) March 31, 2025

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: What coaches are saying about the 'Tush Push' at NFL owners' meetings

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