NFL Leaves Tush Push Untouched Amid 2026 Rule-Package Debate
TL;DR
The NFL released its 2026 rule-change proposals and none address the tush push; after last year’s bid to ban the play failed by two votes, there’s no momentum to change the rule. The tush push, popularized by the Eagles, remains legal and widely used, with defenses having modest success in 2025.
- Tush push appears safe, no rule change proposals address the play NBC Sports
- NFL’s competition committee proposes 5 rule changes, including 3 regarding kickoffs The New York Times
- Eagles News: Hmm, no effort to ban the tush push this offseason Bleeding Green Nation
- 2026 Playing Rules, Bylaw and Resolution Proposals NFL Football Operations
- NFL advocates to fix a rule that hurt the Detroit Lions Pride Of Detroit
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