Will the Tush Push' Be Banned in the N.F.L.?
Briefly

The Philadelphia Eagles have effectively utilized a play known as the 'Tush Push' or 'Brotherly Shove' which involves a close mass of offensive linemen pushing quarterback Jalen Hurts forward for short yardage situations. Despite its success, the legality of this play is now in question after a complaint was filed with the NFL, believed to be by the Green Bay Packers. This reflects a larger trend in the NFL where various previously legal plays have faced bans over time.
Leaping over the line of scrimmage to block a kick was once legal in the N.F.L., but now many such plays have been banned over time.
The ‘Tush Push’ play, utilized by the Philadelphia Eagles, is under scrutiny after a complaint has been filed asking the league to ban it.
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