Saquon Barkley Slams 'Soft' Tush Push Ban Attempt as Eagles' Play Survives NFL Vote
Sarah Johnson
May 25, 2025
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Eagles' Saquon Barkley calls tush push ban efforts 'soft' as NFL owners reject proposal to outlaw the play for 2025, keeping Philadelphia’s signature move alive.
The Philadelphia Eagles' infamous tush push play lives to fight another season, as NFL owners rejected a proposal to ban it for 2025. The play, a quarterback sneak powered by a teammate’s shove from behind, has become a signature move for the Eagles, leveraging their massive offensive line and Jalen Hurts’ 600-pound squat strength to secure first downs and touchdowns. Despite the Green Bay Packers’ push to outlaw it, the play remains legal, sparking heated debate across the league.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley didn’t hold back, calling the ban efforts "soft" on the Exciting Mics podcast alongside teammates Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship. "Everybody can do it," Barkley argued, pointing out that teams like the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, with stars like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, have tried and failed to master the play. "It’s not our fault we’ve got the best O-line," he added, dismissing claims that the tush push poses a safety risk.
The Packers’ proposal would have penalized any offensive player pushing a teammate directly behind the snapper, but it didn’t gain traction. For now, the Eagles can keep pushing—literally and figuratively—while their rivals scramble to catch up.
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Editor's Comments
The tush push debate is like watching a linebacker try to dance ballet—awkward and doomed to fail. Barkley’s right: if you can’t handle the Eagles’ shove, maybe hit the gym instead of the rulebook. Bet the Packers wish they could push their proposal as hard as Philly pushes Hurts!
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