Proposed Tush Push' Rule Change Sparks Discussion Among NFL Owners

The Green Bay Packers have put forth a proposal regarding the 'Tush Push' that is set to become a focal point of discussions at the forthcoming NFL owners' meeting in Minneapolis. According to reports from Mark Maske of The Washington Post, the suggested modification to ban the specific type of quarterback sneak is anticipated to undergo revisions on-site, aimed at restricting the practice of pushing or pulling a teammate carrying the ball.
It remains uncertain whether the anticipated changes to the proposal will garner the necessary 24 votes for implementation, as highlighted by Maske. This proposal, aimed at banning a short-yardage play predominantly employed by the Philadelphia Eagles, was initially introduced by NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent on February 24. After deliberation, team owners decided to table the proposal on April 1, choosing to postpone the vote to a later date. At that time, the proposal had received support from 16 NFL teams, according to ESPN's Kalyn Kahler.
Although the specific 'Tush Push' maneuver may not achieve sufficient votes for prohibition, a modified proposal could potentially attract greater backing. The league had previously outlawed the act of pushing or pulling a player prior to a rule change in 2004, a prohibition that might be subject to reversal. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has shown support for revisiting past regulations, stating, 'There’s a lot of discussion about going back to the previous rule, back to pre-2004.' NFL owners are scheduled to convene on Tuesday and Wednesday to further explore this proposal.








