CLEVELAND, Ohio — For those who prayed on the downfall of the “tush push”, you’ll have to pray harder.
After a 22-10 final voting result from NFL owners at the spring meeting on Wednesday, the “tush push” will not be banned.
A total of 24 teams voting to ban the play was needed, but after falling two teams short, the play will live on and can be used in 2025.
The argument whether the “tush push” sneak will continue to sit in between being legal or illegal.
The play has been a popular topic in the NFL, for better or worse.
Ahead of Wednesday, there were reportedly 16 teams who supported a potential ban.
The “tush push” was popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, and simply put, it’s a quarterback sneak used to gain the first down in short-yardage situations.
But it comes with an extra push from teammates behind the quarterback, along with a firm offensive line creating an open hole for the first down.
Naturally, Philadelphia wanted to keep the play alive, but they weren’t alone. Teams that reportedly also wanted to keep the “tush push” included the Ravens, Patriots, Jets and Lions.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts holds 55 career rushing touchdowns, but 43 of them have come with 1-3 yards needed.
Not only can he add to that, but fellow NFL quarterbacks can join in the trend.
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