Eagles’ Dallas Goedert Cheers NFL’s ‘Tush Push’ Victory: ‘They’re Just Not as Successful’

The Philadelphia Eagles' signature "tush push" play, also dubbed the "brotherly shove," is here to stay, much to the delight of tight end Dallas Goedert. After a heated debate among NFL owners last month, a proposal by the Green Bay Packers to ban the short-yardage tactic was rejected. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie passionately defended the play, which Philadelphia executes with unmatched precision.

Goedert, who plays a pivotal role by pushing quarterback Jalen Hurts from behind during the snap, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm. "It’s a great football play," he said with a grin. "Third-and-one is the toughest down. For us, it’s like every play is first-and-nine. Get nine yards, and we’re confident the first down is ours."

The argument for keeping the tush push is simple: it’s legal, it’s on tape, and any team can try it. The Eagles just do it better. Goedert credits relentless practice and specific drills for their success. "We work hard at it. Our offensive line has drills, pulling low, tearing up the grass. Other teams can do it—they’re just not as successful," he noted with a smirk.

Responding to critics, Goedert quipped, "If we’re banning things people are good at, let’s stop throwing to Travis Kelce because he’s too good at catching." The jab landed with a laugh, but his point was clear: excellence shouldn’t be penalized.

While Goedert won’t be practicing the play until training camp, he’s been honing his craft at Tight End University (TEU) at Vanderbilt University alongside 80 fellow NFL tight ends. The event, co-founded by stars like George Kittle and Travis Kelce, even used Goedert’s film as a benchmark for what makes a great tight end. "It’s cool to be seen as a standard by the best in the business," he admitted.

For now, Goedert looks forward to pushing Hurts—and the Eagles—toward more first downs and touchdowns, knowing the tush push remains a weapon in their arsenal for at least another season.