Every offseason, there’s at least one rule debate that gets everyone fired up. Sometimes, it’s about safety. Other times, it’s about keeping things fair. And then there are moments when teams get so frustrated with a play they just can’t stop that they try to ban it altogether. This year? That’s exactly what’s happening.

An unnamed NFL team has officially proposed changing the rules around Jalen Hurts’ Eagles’ infamous “Tush Push”. They’ve basically turned the QB sneak into a cheat code. NFL exec Troy Vincent confirmed that the debate is back, with a potential vote happening in March. But banning it won’t be easy—24 of the league’s 32 owners would have to agree. And so far, the NFL says there’s not enough injury data to justify banning it for safety reasons. So really, if this play gets the boot. It’s just because teams are sick of watching Philly bulldoze through defenses like it’s nothing.

An NFL team has proposed modifying the rules around the push-the-QB sneak popularized by the Eagles, the league’s Troy Vincent said. So the conversation about the push play has resumed this offseason, aimed toward a possible vote in March by NFL owners.

The Eagles have been running this play since 2022, and despite all the complaints, the league didn’t touch it last season. Philly kept doing their thing, even using it in their Super Bowl showdown against the Chiefs. Now, the competition committee is giving it another look, with some saying it bends the spirit of blocking rules, while others argue it’s just a smart strategy. Either way, teams have tried everything to stop it—and nothing has worked.

The NFL has changed rules before when teams found ways to exploit the system too well. One of the biggest examples? The league scrapped the “Tuck Rule” in 2013 after years of controversy—especially after it saved the Patriots in that infamous 2001 playoff game against the Raiders. The rule tweak made it clearer what’s a fumble and what’s not. Now, the question is: will the Tush Push follow the same fate, or will teams just have to deal with it?

The Eagles ran the Chiefs over, one tush push at a time

In Super Bowl LIX, the Eagles didn’t just beat the Chiefs—they dominated, and their signature “Tush Push” was a huge reason why. The QB sneak, which Philly has mastered better than anyone, helped them keep drives alive, control the game, and ultimately cruise to a 40-22 win. Kansas City knew it was coming, but stopping it? Yeah, that was a different story.

The first big moment came early when Jalen Hurts punched in a touchdown using—you guessed it—the Tush Push. After a 28-yard dime to Jahan Dotson set them up at the goal line. Hurts lined up, got a strong shove from his teammates, and powered through for the first score of the game. Just like that, the Eagles went up 7-0, and it set the tone for the rest of the night.

Philly kept using the Tush Push in key moments, and the Chiefs just had no answer. Every time the Eagles needed a short-yardage conversion, they went right back to their bread and butter. Not only did it keep their drives alive, but it also completely wore down Kansas City’s defense. By the end of the game, it was clear—the Eagles didn’t just win. They ran straight through the Chiefs, one push at a time.