EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles turned to one of players who fueled the success of the tush push to testify in defense of the short-yardage strategy.

Former center Jason Kelce joined Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie at the NFL meetings in Minnesota on Wednesday to help make the case that the play should stay, in light of a proposal by the Green Bay Packers to prohibit offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner.

Kelce, a seven-time Pro Bowl pick who retired after the 2023 season, said recently he wasn't as concerned about a ban of the tush push as he was about clearing up misconceptions it poses an injury risk and was partially responsible for his decision to end his career.

“I'll come out of retirement today if you tell me all I've got to

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