The controversy surrounding the 'tush push' play in the NFL may soon lead to a ban, as discussions continue among league owners. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on SportsCenter that the forthcoming vote to outlaw the play could be quite close, requiring the approval of 24 out of 32 owners to pass. This proposal, initially put forth by the Green Bay Packers during a meeting in March, was previously tabled to allow team officials to further evaluate the implications of such a ban.

In a revised proposal submitted on Monday, the Packers reiterated their intention to prohibit any form of pushing, pulling, lifting, or providing assistance to the ball-carrier, apart from blocking a defender. This advocacy for the ban gained traction following the Packers' playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where a notable 'tush push' conversion occurred during a critical moment in the fourth quarter. Despite being executed only once in that game, the conversion played a pivotal role in extending the Eagles' drive and allowed them to ultimately secure a 30-yard field goal, bringing the score to 19-10.

The Packers' revised proposal cites 'pace of play' as a significant factor in their request for the ban. Notably, the Eagles led the NFL in average time of possession during the last season, clocking in at 32:21 per game—more than any other team, which struggled to exceed the 32-minute mark. According to ESPN research, the Eagles, along with the Buffalo Bills, have executed the tush push a total of 183 times over the past three seasons, surpassing the total runs by the other 30 teams combined. The success rate for both the Eagles and Bills in converting the play into a first down or touchdown stands impressively at 87%, compared to the league average of 71%.