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Packers' 'Tush Push' Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Feb 24, 2025 3:35 PM ET

Over the last two years, the Philadelphia Eagles have become synonymous with the 'Tush Push,' a quarterback sneak that also features multiple players who line up behind and come in to give a final shove to gain just a bit more yardage.

It's a play generally used in short-yardage situations, such as fourth and one, or if the offense is stopped on the one-yard line.

It's continuously worked extremely well, and according to Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, its success rate was 88.1% in 2023 and 82.4% in 2024.

However, not everyone loves the play, and it was reported on Monday that the Green Bay Packers, led by team president Mark Murphy have submitted a proposal to the NFL's competition committee to outlaw it.

The Green Bay Packers are the team that submitted a proposal to the NFL’s competition committee to ban the tush push, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) February 24, 2025

Many fans have now taken to social media to either criticize or praise the Packers for their decision.

"Good for them. The tush push is a play that should be banned," said one comment.

"The #Packers are somehow more salty about the #Eagles than the other teams that have repeatedly beaten them. Somebody in Green Bay must’ve lost a lot of sleep seeing them win the Super Bowl," said another.

"A rare time I'm on board with Green Bay," a third added.

"Eagles own them and our QB is better - makes sense," a fourth continued.

"Thanks for taking one for the team, Packers," a fifth stated.

"I hate Philly, but banning the tush push because other teams are mad they can’t stop it is stupid. #NFL," said another.

It is worth noting that these two teams played twice in 2024, in Week 1 and the wild-card round, with the Eagles winning both times, but in neither game did they score a touchdown on a "Tush Push."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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