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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with a ‘Tush Push’ after recovering a fumble against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles received significant clarity Sunday regarding the future of the tush push.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, no team has proposed banning the play this offseason. Schefter posted on X that “No team has offered a proposal to ban the Tush Push and there has been no recent discussion about changing the rule, Rich McKay told reporters today.”

That update comes after months of speculation that another attempt to eliminate the Eagles’ signature short-yardage play could surface following last year’s vote.

No team has offered a proposal to ban the Tush Push and there has been no recent discussion about changing the rule, Rich McKay told reporters today. https://t.co/TQsSzitie6

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 22, 2026

In May 2025, a proposal introduced by the Green Bay Packers failed to receive the 24 votes required for passage. The vote reportedly fell short by just two teams. The topic dominated offseason conversation, with concerns ranging from player safety to competitive fairness. But as of late February 2026, the league has not revisited the issue in any formal way.

Competition Committee co-chairman Rich McKay confirmed that reality on Sunday, saying, “There’s no team proposal that I’ve seen from it. So I wouldn’t envision it. But you never know.”

For now, the Eagles’ most debated play remains fully legal.

Eagles’ Tush Push Scrutiny Fades After 2025 Season

The tush push, often referred to as the Brotherly Shove, continued to be a focal point throughout the 2025 season. However, defenses showed more success limiting the play compared to previous years. Officiating adjustments around false starts and forward progress also became part of the conversation.

The Eagles’ success rate dropped significantly from 2024 to 2025, falling from an elite 81 to 88% range in previous years to below 70% in the 2025 season.

Even Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged in November that the play was “becoming tougher and tougher” after Philadelphia lost a fumble attempting it in a game against the Chicago Bears.

That shift may have played a role in cooling momentum for another ban attempt. What was once framed as an unstoppable advantage began to look more like a high execution short yardage call that required elite timing and line play.

It was no longer automatic.

The Eagles have consistently argued that the play’s success stems from technique and roster construction rather than any loophole in the rulebook.

Without a formal proposal submitted, the Competition Committee has little reason to push the topic forward at league meetings.

What’s Next for the Eagles at NFL League Meetings

The Competition Committee will continue discussing potential rule changes this week. Any proposals that emerge would still need to be formally submitted and then voted on at upcoming league meetings later this offseason.

Historically, rule changes require approval from 24 of the league’s 32 owners. That threshold proved too high for tush push opponents last year, and at this stage, no similar effort appears organized.

For Eagles fans and the organization, the message is clear. Unless something unexpected materializes, the tush push will remain part of the playbook for the 2026 season.

It will remain to be seen how much new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion employs it.

In a debate that once felt inevitable, the league has now officially hit pause.

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