NFL issues a warning on the ‘tush push’
Popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles in recent years, the “tush push” remains one of the more controversial plays in the NFL. While attempts to ban the play failed ahead of the 2025 season, the NFL has clearly made officiating the play a point of emphasis. Throughout the first two weeks of the season, the NFL…
On February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, LA, the NFL issued a warning to its teams regarding the controversial "tush push" play. This play, popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles, has been a source of debate and difficulty for officials. Despite attempts to ban the play before the 2025 season, the NFL has made officiating it a point of emphasis.
In the past, teams may have gotten away with minor mistakes, but it has become increasingly important. NFL officiating and rules analyst Walt Anderson demonstrated how officials will identify when players are offside on the push plays. Anderson highlighted the importance of proper alignment, stating that the side of the line where everyone is behind the ball is legal, while the other side is illegal.
The play has been difficult to officiate, as demonstrated by an example of a penalty called on the Seattle Seahawks. Teams are being reminded to line up properly on these push plays, with the NFL sending a video to all 32 teams ahead of the Week 3 games.
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