Tush‑push survives 2026
The controversial 'tush push' is back on the field for 2026 — league sources say owners won't put a ban up for a vote, meaning the formation remains legal this season. Expect teams to keep the short‑yardage package in their playbooks as the offseason heats up. (sports.yahoo.com)
Last May, NFL owners recorded a 22–10 vote in favor of banning the tush‑push but fell two votes short of the 24 required to change the rules. (foxsports.com) Competition Committee co‑chair Rich McKay said he has seen "no team proposal" to alter the play this offseason and told reporters there is "less talk" about the issue in the football community. (espn.com) ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the play will not be on the agenda at next week’s NFL owners’ meetings. (espn.com) The Competition Committee instead put five other rule proposals before owners for the spring meeting, including expanded onside‑kick options and a replacement‑ref contingency. (profootballnetwork.com) Philadelphia’s own figures show the play’s conversion rate slipped to 39-of-48 (81.3%) in 2024 after 88.1% in 2023 and 92.3% in 2022, numbers the team and league trackers have circulated. (philadelphiaeagles.com) NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and independent trackers reported that both usage and success percentages for the tush‑push have declined leaguewide this season. (bleacherreport.com) Analysts noted the tactic spread beyond Philadelphia — with Buffalo among teams that increased short‑yardage pushes in 2024 — and the lack of a formal proposal this cycle meant the committee had no mechanism to force a vote, though McKay cautioned the debate could return. (sbnation.com)
