Fans React to Hilarious Eagles Post After Tush Push is Not Banned
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't just known as Super Bowl champions — they've also become the face of the NFL's most controversial short-yardage play: the "tush push."
Whenever the Eagles' offense found themselves within one yard of the first down marker or the endzone, quarterback Jalen Hurts would line up under center with two teammates offset to the left and right of him in the backfield.
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At the snap, the offensive line surged forward, and Hurts followed with a quarterback sneak. The two players behind Hurts would then shove him from behind, giving the play an extra push to secure the line to gain.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) lines up for the tush push play.Mark J. Rebilas
NFL owners meet annually to discuss potential rule changes, and this year in Minneapolis, the "tush push" was a hot topic. The Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal to ban the play, which went to a vote on Wednesday and required 24 votes to pass.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the final vote was 22–10 — and the tush push lives on. Those in favor of the vote, besides the Eagles, were the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions, according to Schefter.
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Immediately following the results, the Eagles' social media team celebrated with a post on social media.
"Push on," the team wrote.
The post featured the Eagles doing the "tush push" against none other than the Packers. Fans were quick to notice the playful jab and couldn't help but laugh on social media.
"The photo choice 🤣," one wrote.
"Social media team was waiting for this one 😂," another added.
"Absolutly fantastic work by the eagles PR team," wrote another.
"Against the Packers too… W admin lol," said a fan.
"Against the Packers, stay petty Philly 😭," one added.
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"Against the packers 😂 Admin for the WIN," a fan wrote.
For now, the play lives on in the 2025 season.
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