The "tush push" involves multiple players lining up behind a ball carrier and pushing him forward toward a line of gain in short-yardage situations. The Super Bowl champion Eagles have repeatedly and effectively utilized it for multiple seasons to push quarterback Jalen Hurt over the goal line with opposing defenses nearly helpless to stop it.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu, who was called for three offside penalties in a row when he prematurely hurdled over the line of scrimmage in the NFC championship game, is in support of a ban of the Tush Push—the Philadelphia Eagles' lethal short-yardage play.

Both sides are making their cases in anticipation of the vote. Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Eagles officials are making calls around the league to make the case that the play should not be banned. One division rival of the the Eagles, meanwhile, is calling it a "cheapo play."

When it comes to the tush push, the clock is ticking. Owners meet in Minneapolis next week, with a revised proposal regarding the play expected to be on the docket. During a Thursday conference call with reporters,