NFL Owners Plan Tush Push Ban Amid Jason Kelce Opposition

Jason Kelce, former Eagles center, attended the NFL owners' meeting in Minnesota to defend the controversial 'Tush Push' play amid growing calls to ban it, notably from the Green Bay Packers and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Kelce clarified that rumors claiming he retired due to injuries from the play were false, insisting he would gladly run the play repeatedly to continue his NFL career. Despite his defense, the NFL owners were expected to vote on banning the play, with the Packers proposing a broad ban on assisting the ball carrier by pushing or pulling, which had delayed the vote. Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, despite his team frequently using the play, is leading the effort to ban it. The Eagles and Kelce maintain that, even if banned, their strategy of using quarterback sneaks will remain prevalent. Alongside the 'Tush Push' debate, the NFL owners approved changes to overtime rules and expanded replay assist protocols.