Story byNFL competition committee co-chair says Tush Push ban attempt unlikelyJack McKessy, USA TODAYMon, February 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM UTC·2 min readOne year ago, the conversation around a potential "Tush Push" ban was one of the biggest stories of the offseason. This year, the NFL's competition committee hasn't heard a peep about a new proposal to ban the play, a quarterback sneak that also involves one or more other players pushing the ball carrier from behind. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"There's no team proposal that I've seen from it," league competition committee co-chair Rich McKay said at the NFL combine. "So, I wouldn't envision it. But you never know."The 2025 NFL season saw a year-over-year uptick in attempts but a decline in the effectiveness of the Tush Push after its dominance in short yardage situations over the previous three years. NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcastWeek 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.
