Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott have fueled the tush push debate, but NFL competition committee chairman Rich McKay remains skeptical about a ban. At the 2026 NFL Combine, McKay stated, 'I don't envision it happening this year' despite lingering safety concerns.

The play—a quarterback handing the ball to a running back who immediately pushes a teammate forward—saw 112 attempts in 2025, up from 101 in 2024, with the Eagles (27) and Bills (17) dominating its use. Critics argue the tactic risks player injuries, but no concrete health data has been presented to support restrictions.