Green Bay Packers reportedly call for rule change to ban the 'Tush Push'

The Green Bay Packers are advocating for a rule change that would outlaw the "Tush Push", the controversial play that the Philadelphia Eagles have made famous.

A modified version of the quarterback sneak, also known as the 'Brotherly Shove', the play involves quarterback Jalen Hurts receiving the snap, leaning forward, and, with the help of two teammates pushing from behind, aiming to gain the required yards for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.

Per ESPN, the Eagles and Buffalo Bills have achieved a first down or scored a touchdown on 87% of their 'Tush Push' attempts this season, compared with only 71% for other NFL teams.

Packers CEO Mark Murphy has been a vocal opponent of the play.

"I am not a fan of this play. There is no skill involved and it is almost an automatic first down on plays of a yard or less"

Murphy also added:

"I would like to see the league prohibit pushing or aiding the runner (QB) on this play. There used to be a rule prohibiting this, but it is no longer enforced because I believe it was thought to be too hard for the officials to see. The play is bad for the game"

NFL EVP of Football Operations Troy Vincent confirmed that the proposed rule change would be on the agenda at the NFL owners' meeting in March.

At least 24 of the NFL's 32 owners must approve the motion for the rule change to pass.

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