Green Bay Packers propose rule change to ban 'tush push'

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a rule change that would ban the so-called "tush push" from the NFL.

Green Bay's proposed amendment, unveiled by the league on Wednesday, would ban an offensive player from pushing a teammate who receives the ball at the snap.

This would eliminate the "tush push," a play that sees offensive players push the quarterback forward in short-yardage situations.

Running such a play would result in a penalty and a 10-yard loss under Green Bay's proposal.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero first reported on the Packers' request last month.

The play is particularly popular with the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have converted 91.3% of such plays, also called the "Brotherly Shove," since the start of the 2022 season, per CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr.

Only two other rule changes have been proposed for the coming season. The Detroit Lions want to eliminate the automatic first down given as a penalty for defensive holding and illegal contact.

The Eagles have also proposed using the postseason overtime rules in the regular season, meaning both teams would be guaranteed one possession.

Currently, the receiving team automatically wins if it scores a touchdown on the opening drive in a regular season game.

Any change to the NFL's rules would require approval from at least 24 league owners to be adopted.

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Green Bay Packers propose rule change to ban 'tush push'

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