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Roger Goodell Wants Tush Push Banned From NFL ‘Permanently,’ per Report

The Tush Push will be among the most hotly debated potential rule changes discussed by the NFL’s competition committee in the offseason.

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Roger Goodell Wants Tush Push Banned From NFL ‘Permanently,’ per Report
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The NFL’s Tush Push could be become illegal if commissioner Roger Goodell gets his wish, according to a report on Saturday by The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, who have made the play nearly unstoppable, may have to revert to old-school smash-mouth formations if a potential vote on the play goes in Goodell’s favor.

"Though it will all come down to the voting, the most important opinion about the play may come from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. I was told by a league source that Goodell wants to see this play removed from the game permanently," said Russini.

The play, also known in Philadelphia as the Brotherly Shove, will easily be the most heavily debated rule change, but it may voted out of the sport solely due to the presence of three NFC East foes as competition committee members.

“It’s apparent this is going to be heavily debated among the competition committee made up of owners, general managers and coaches,” added Russini. “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.” 

The Philadelphia Eagles run the Tush Push quarterback sneak against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ famed Tush Push (or Brotherly Shove) has become a deeply controversial play within football :: Patrick Breen/The Republic/USA Today Network

There’s no guarantee that all are against it though. In October, Dallas owner Jerry Jones said he is “all for it” and that he likes the play.

If this short-yardage play is banned from the league, it's safe to say it won't sit well with the Eagles or their fans.

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Frankie Taddeo is a successful high-stakes fantasy football player who created the first-ever DFS program offered in a Las Vegas sportsbook. Besides contributing NFL fantasy analysis with a Vegas slant, Frankie primarily performs as Sports Illustrated's Senior Betting Analyst providing his significant experience and resources in the sports betting scene. 

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