‘Tush push’ stays legal
The NFL confirmed the 'tush push' quarterback sneak will remain legal for 2026 — the play was not sent to owners for a vote, so teams can keep using it. Free‑agency buzz continues: names still in play include Jauan Jennings linked to the Bills, Joey Bosa tied to the 49ers, and chatter about Tyreek Hill reuniting with the Chiefs. (sports.yahoo.com) (nytimes.com)
Competition Committee co‑chair Rich McKay told reporters Feb. 22 that he has seen no team proposal to ban or alter the play this offseason, a key reason the committee did not advance a new submission for the owners to consider. (nfl.com)) A Green Bay Packers proposal to ban the tactic was the subject of last year’s debate and ultimately failed at the spring meeting by a 22‑10 margin; the league requires 24 affirmative votes for a rule change. (espn.com)) League coverage this offseason notes the split in usage and opinion: the Philadelphia Eagles popularized the tactic while clubs such as Seattle and Pittsburgh experimented with variations that substitute a larger runner or tight end for the quarterback on short‑yardage snaps. (nfl.com)) Jauan Jennings remains unsigned in free agency after a 2025 campaign of 55 receptions for 643 yards and nine touchdowns, figures teams are weighing as they assess his market. (espn.com)) Analysts have projected Jennings’ expected market in the roughly $15–22 million per‑year range and have suggested the Buffalo Bills as a possible landing spot in free‑agency chatter. (profootballnetwork.com)) Joey Bosa enters free agency with about 77 career sacks and a five‑sack season in 2025 for Buffalo, statistics that have prompted multiple reports linking the veteran edge to San Francisco amid the 49ers’ stated need for pass‑rush help. (pro-football-reference.com)) The Dolphins officially released Tyreek Hill on Feb. 16, 2026, a move the team said followed a failed physical and opened roughly $22.8 million in cap savings. (miamidolphins.com)) After Hill’s release national outlets and former Chiefs teammates — including Chris Jones publicly recruiting on social media — immediately identified Kansas City as a logical reunion candidate while reporting the Chiefs will monitor Hill’s rehab from a dislocated knee and torn ACL. (espn.com))
