Jason Kelce has spoken out once again. In the early months of 2025, the play popularly known as the “Tush Push” has become a hot topic of debate in the NFL. Following comments from the Philadelphia Eagles legend about the impact of the play, some organizations such as the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers have pushed to have it banned.
It was the Packers who initially submitted the proposal to ban the Tush Push during the NFL’s annual meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. The vote on the matter was postponed until May to allow for further analysis. However, Kelce feels responsible for the controversy it has sparked.
The former Eagles center and brother of Travis Kelce had previously said that the Tush Push was tough on centers, who were put at excessive risk when executing the play, which he described as “exhausting.” His comments were used as a central argument to call for a ban, but Jason opposed the idea and even responded to the Bills owner, one of the main advocates for outlawing the play.
Jason Kelce’s response to the tush push controversy
“I think the good gentleman from Buffalo appears to have misunderstood my meaning of the word grueling, I have never called the play dangerous,” Kelce posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), responding to Bills owner Terry Pegula, who had argued against the Tush Push during the league meeting by claiming that Kelce “retired due to the wear and tear caused by the play”.
“If the NFL wishes to summon me for legitimate thoughts on the tush push under oath, I’d be glad to give my testimony,” Kelce also clarified his stance to Packers President Mark Murphy, who had referenced Kelce’s previous comments as part of the argument to ban the play.
What is the tush push?
The Tush Push is an offensive play in which the quarterback receives a push from behind by his teammates to gain short yardage, especially in third or fourth down situations. It became well known for its effectiveness with the Eagles in recent years.
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The controversy over whether to ban or allow the Tush Push will continue at upcoming NFL meetings, as conflicting opinions keep emerging. For the ban to be approved, 24 out of the league’s 32 teams must vote in favor.