The debate surrounding the infamous 'tush push' play within the National Football League (NFL) continues, as discussions about its potential ban gain momentum. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on SportsCenter that the anticipated vote from NFL team owners on this matter is expected to be quite close, with a total of 24 approvals needed from the 32 owners for the proposal to pass.

The call to ban the tush push originated from the Green Bay Packers during the owners' meetings held in March. However, the initial vote on the matter was tabled to allow for further discussions among team officials. A revised proposal submitted by the Packers on Monday has clarified their intentions to prohibit actions involving pushing, pulling, lifting, or assisting the ball-carrier in any form other than standard blocking of defenders. This proposal emerged shortly after the Packers' defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card round, where the Eagles effectively utilized the tush push on a pivotal fourth-and-1 play.

In that playoff matchup, although the Eagles executed the tush push only once, it was instrumental in extending their lead late in the game. Jalen Hurts successfully converted that crucial fourth down, enabling the Eagles to maintain possession for over seven minutes, ultimately leading to a field goal that secured a 19-10 score. Green Bay's revised proposal cites concerns regarding the 'pace of play' as a justification for their stance, as the Eagles led the league in average time of possession per game last season, significantly outpacing all other teams. Research highlights that both the Eagles and Buffalo Bills have run the tush push a combined 183 times in the past three seasons, surpassing the collective attempts of other teams, with an impressive 87 percent success rate compared to the 71 percent success rate across the league.