Could it be implemented in New Orleans?
Every year, the NFL works with teams to modify, add, or remove certain rules from the game. We saw this after the New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams no-call, when the NFL added challenges on pass interference calls, which were ultimately removed the following year. This offseason, there was one conversation in particular that stood out amongst the rest, the tush push. This play was popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles and has caused some anger from other teams due to how effective it is. The main argument against the play is injuries, but there is no current evidence that this play can cause major injuries. Today, a final vote on the play occurred to see if it will be banned, and in the end, the Tush Push will stay for at least another year, per Adam Schefter.
NFL needed 24 votes today to ban the Tush Push, but got only 22. Here are the 10 teams that voted against the Tush Push ban, per sources:
Eagles
Ravens
Browns
Lions
Jaguars
Dolphins
Patriots
Saints
Jets
Titans— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2025
This went down to the wire and only needed two more votes to ban the play. It is interesting to note that the Saints were one of the teams that voted to keep the Tush Push in the NFL. This makes sense with Kellen Moore just last season coaching for the Eagles, but it could also mean that the Saints may look to implement the Tush Push themselves. Outside of Philadelphia, when teams try to use the Tush Push, it isn’t as effective as when the Eagles do it. Still, the Saints have an interesting opportunity to try to be that team that can rival the Eagles in the play’s effectiveness, and if this is the last year of the Tush Push, might as well try to take advantage of it.