The Green Bay Packers are leading the charge in trying to get the “Tush Push” play banned. While we have seen numerous teams run a version of the play, the Philadelphia Eagles are the only team in the league to call that play on a regular basis.
Today at the NFL Owners meeting head coach Matt LaFleur had a lot to say regarding the play.
Packers’ HC Matt LaFleur Absolutely Rips The “Tush Push” Play (Report)
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic:
Matt LaFleur says the tush push isn’t a “great football play. It’s more of a rugby play.” Also has safety concerns.
His full answer on proposing the ban:
Matt LaFleur says the tush push isn’t a “great football play. It’s more of a rugby play.” Also has safety concerns.
His full answer on proposing the ban: pic.twitter.com/dBcLlWEW7N
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) April 1, 2025
According to multiple reports, the vote to ban the play has been tabled for a future date;
NFL owners have tabled the banning of the tush-push. They will discuss it again in May.
Here’s where things stand: 16 owners supported banning the tush-push. The NFL could revisit the issue in May, and if they do, those 16 owners will work to sway eight more votes to get it banned.
Here is what fans had to say about LaFleur’s comments:
If it’s a safety concern I don’t understand why would those same coaches run the play & risk the injury they are concerned about
— Bobby D’ussè (@YonMillz_) April 1, 2025
Maybe focus on throwing the ball to our own team more, and throwing it to guys who can actually catch the ball.
— Mr. John Daniels (@dan_themandan) April 1, 2025
I’m here for the crying comments lol
— Sp🧀 #DOUBS (@Spontane24) April 1, 2025
Rugby Play? A former rugby player says otherwise
— Mikey Mac (@mikey_mac1992) April 1, 2025
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