Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ Ban Planned by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell?

There is, it seems, only one way to stop the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature play, the power-shoving QB sneak known as the “Tush Push.”

And that “way” is to make it illegal. … which is reportedly the way NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning.

Goodell has reportedly taken a side in the “Tush Push” controversy – though we use the word “controversy” advisedly because obviously, to the 10-1 Eagles, there is nothing “controversial” about it.

It is simply a virtually unstoppable short-yardage way of extending drives and scoring touchdowns, with QB Jalen Hurts and Philly’s muscular offensive line crushing foes with their “Brotherly Shove.”

Is there an “injury concern” that is a component to the thinking behind Goodell allegedly wanting to ban it from football? Is it about the play being “ugly” (an argument we fully understand)?

Reporter Dianna Russini offers up an interesting angle at The Athletic, writing, “It’s important to note that there isn’t a single person from the Eagles organization on the competition committee. However, three of their divisional opponents are represented: New York Giants owner John Mara, Cowboys COO Stephen Jones and Washington head coach Ron Rivera. …”

Hmmm. Goodell cannot really act unilaterally; the 32 owners would vote on a rule change. And we can certainly see how three voters – representing the Giants, Cowboys and Commanders – might think.