Packers officially propose banning the 'tush push'

The Green Bay Packers have proposed banning the “tush push” play for the upcoming NFL season and beyond, the league confirmed Wednesday.

The Green Bay Packers have proposed banning the “tush push” play for the upcoming NFL season and beyond, the league confirmed Wednesday.

It was first reported in February that the Packers would submit a proposal ruling out the play, which the Super Bowl 59 champion Philadelphia Eagles made popular.

On a typical tush push, a quarterback will take the snap from under center and try to run forward while multiple players lined up behind him aid him with a push on his backside.

Green Bay is seeking to amend Rule 12, Section 1 of the NFL’s rule book, which pertains to blocking and the use of hands and arms. The Packers’ proposal is to “prohibit an offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap.”

The tush push has become controversial largely because of its effectiveness. In addition to the Eagles, the Buffalo Bills are another team who use it often. (The Baltimore Ravens run a version of the play with their tight end taking the snap.)

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/packers-propose-banning-tush-push-nfl-rcna197093

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