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Inside NFL fight over tush push ... and what's next

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The NFL decided Tuesday to delay a potential ban on the controversial play, made famous by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, during its annual league meetings.
From USA TODAY
NFL owners are tabling a vote on whether to ban the "tush push" play at the annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
From Reuters
Goodell did mention players have publicly expressed interest in participating in the upcoming Summer Games, and the league will have a better understanding of whether players will be able to do so so...
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NFL delays decision on controversial 'tush push' play
The NFL has delayed a decision on the controversial "tush push" play used by the Philadelphia Eagles. A decision could come at May league meetings.
Tush Push: NFL owners weigh in on controversial play's future
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Amid ongoing debate, NFL tables proposed tush push ban for now
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Vote on tush push ban tabled till May meeting
NFL owners tabled a vote on whether to ban the "tush push" play at the annual league meetings Tuesday in Palm Beach, Fla.
The Eagles can still run the Brotherly Shove. For now
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NFL postpones a decision on the tush push to next month but passes other rule changes
NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that’s helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but it was tabled until May.
Roger Goodell talks professional flag football, women’s sports and ‘tush push’ at league meeting
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How Seahawks felt about ‘tush push’ staying legal | Notebook
The rule change that would have banned the tush push was tabled. If coach Mike Macdonald's comments are any indications, it's clear how the Seahawks voted.
NFL teams table vote to ban ‘tush push’ at annual league meeting
The play has been frequently used by the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts in short-yardage situations.

NFL approves new rules for 2025 season

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league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.
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Owners also approved expanded replay assist has also been approved, a league source told The Athletic.
From The New York Times
Last year, the NFL owners approved a drastic change to the kickoff.
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NFL approves new rules for the 2025 season
With the upcoming NFL season drawing near, team owners approved new rules for 2025, but tabled a vote to ban the “tush push” play that helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another.
NFL owners approve overtime, replay assist, kickoff rules changes
NFL team owners enacted several rule changes on Tuesday at their meetings, which will impact the 2025-26 season. Here's the rundown of what changed, what remained the same, and what has been tabled. The Philadelphia Eagles' favorite scoring play saw 16 owners willing to vote against it continuing.
NFL Reportedly Approves Rule Changes for Expanded Replay and Regular-Season OT
While most of the focus was on potential NFL rules is on the future of the tush push, the league has reportedly approved two other changes for the 2025 season. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.
NFL owners approve rule change allowing both teams to possess ball in regular-season OT
Among the additional rule changes are the expanded use of replay assist and touchbacks resulting in the ball placed at the 35-yard line.
Recapping the approved NFL rule changes coming for 2025
The NFL adopted several rules proposals, including changes to overtime and replay assist, but show down one of the Lions' proposals and tabled another
NFL makes another change to dynamic kickoff format ahead of 2025 season to spark more kick returns
The NFL has passed several new rule changes this week at this week's owners meetings. The league made a big adjustment to the regular-season overtime format, now allowing both teams a chance to possess the ball in the extra period,
NFL owners green light several new rules for upcoming season, including kickoff and replay assist changes
NFL policy requires 24 votes from owners to approve any rule proposal. On Tuesday, several rules, including a change to the kickoff touchback, received the required votes.
NFL rule changes 2025: Tush Push ban tabled, expanded replay assist, overtime rules pass
The NFL's league meetings voted on rule changes Tuesday. Here's a look at what passed, what didn't and what votes were delayed.
NFL votes to approve replay assist for penalties
In the NFL in 2025, replay assist for penalties is coming. At the annual league meeting on Tuesday in Florida, owners approved a proposal submitted by the competition committee. The league will now allow the replay official to help determine whether a foul has been committed,
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'Tush Push' debate: Which NFL teams support, oppose controversial QB sneak play as owners weigh its future
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