One of the biggest topics of discussion this offseason has been the Tush Push, a quarterback sneak play that the Philadelphia Eagles have notably perfected. The NFL has talked about getting rid of the play and a number of teams like the Los Angeles Rams appeared to be on board with the Green Bay Packers leading the way in those discussions.
The topic was brought up at multiple league meetings this offseason and it was finally put to a vote on Wednesday. Out of 32 teams, 24 needed to vote in favor of banning the play in order for it to pass.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN though, the league only got 22 votes so the Tush Push will live on at least for one more season:
A ban of the Push Tush play that the Philadelphia Eagles popularized did not receive enough votes at today’s league meeting in Minneapolis. The play remains alive. There will be more tush pushes this season. pic.twitter.com/sy1DOIznqP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2025
Final vote on the proposed ban of the Tush Push, per sources: 22-10.
At least 24 votes were needed to ban The Tush Push.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2025
The argument for banning the Tush Push, something the Rams likely supported, was that the play comes with unneeded health risks. There may not be enough data to support that yet, however, so they will continue with their research and likely revisit the topic next offseason or in the future.
In the meantime, the Rams will have to stop the Tush Push when they square off with the Eagles in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season and then perhaps again later down the road in the playoffs.
Sean McVay explains Rams’ stance on Tush Push ban
Earlier this offseason Sean McVay explained why the Rams would be in favor of banning the Tush Push.
“Here’s what I would say,” McVay said. “I don’t — and I told these guys this — I don’t believe in taking something out because they do it better than anybody else. And I told both Jon and Howie that when we were talking yesterday.
“What I don’t like is the optics of that play. Looks like a rugby scrum. And there are some health and safety things, which those things exist in short yardage and goal line situations as well. I’m kind of conflicted because you don’t wanna be a hater because they do it better than anybody else, so I don’t agree with that. But I also wish we didn’t let the play in in the first place in regards to just the optics of what it looks like. Doesn’t look like football to me. And Jon, you know, those guys they understood it, but obviously, you know where they stand on that.”
