The NFL will not propose a ban on the "Tush Push" play during the upcoming Annual League Meeting, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
During a league conference call on Wednesday held in advance of the meeting, Competition Committee chair Rich McKay confirmed that there is no formal proposal on the table to outlaw the controversial short-yardage maneuver. Despite significant debate surrounding the play over the last year, McKay noted that statistical data shows both the frequency of the play and its overall success rate have decreased across the league.
"There is less talk about it in the football community," McKay said during the call, indicating a shift in the league's priority regarding the play. The "Tush Push," which gained notoriety for its high efficiency when executed by the Philadelphia Eagles, had previously sparked discussions regarding player safety and competitive balance. However, the lack of a proposal suggests the league is satisfied with the current state of the game in this area.
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