Eagles’ All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson offers a strong response on social media to 16 NFL teams voting to ban the ‘Tush Push’
On Tuesday, the NFL decided to table discussions and a vote on a potential ban of the Eagles’ short-yardage ‘Tush Push’ play. Two weeks ago, Green Bay proposed the ban and needed 24 votes for the league to pass it; the process stopped at 16 votes. The league will likely discuss the matter during the spring meetings in May, but the damage is done.
The Eagles have come under fire for utilize a standard quarterback sneak that incorporates lining up two players behind Jalen Hurts, who receives the snap, uses his powerful legs (600-pound squat), with the push of his two fellow Eagles from behind, attempts to gain the necessary yardage for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.
Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson was not happy about the disdain and discussed the “hate” on a social media post.
The play has been so incredibly effective for the Eagles that Hurts finished in a tie for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns (14) in 2024, and he’s halfway to 100 (55 rushing scores) after just four whole years as a starter.
Green Bay’s proposal to prohibit the play has focused on two main reasons: Player safety and the pace of play. ESPN reports no injury data to support the ban, rather a hypothetical conversation centered on potential injuries.
Now, a potential vote has been pushed back until May.
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