Whether the tush push makes it to 2026 depends on whether the play is, or isn’t, “ unremarkable ” in 2025.
Through two weeks, it’s been pretty remarkable.
The Eagles used it six times against the Chiefs. The latest controversy regarding the play sprang from video showing Eagles offensive linemen flying off the line early, without a penalty being called. That has prompted Rams coach Sean McVay to explain that there have been conversations with the league office about eliminating the “ rolling start ” to the play.
Some will think the easier approach is to eliminate the play altogether. The one fact that remains lost in the conversation is that, if the plug gets pulled on the tush push, the Eagles will still have an effective quarterback sneak. Which will be used whenever the tush