Competition Committee discusses "aiding the runner," but no proposals to ban the tush push
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Key Points:
- The NFL will not revisit a proposal to ban the "tush push" play this offseason, as no team submitted a proposal before the deadline and the previous vote fell short of the required 24 votes.
- NFL executive VP Troy Vincent noted that defenses have been more successful at stopping the tush push in 2024, reducing momentum for a ban.
- The Competition Committee is exploring other ways offensive players assist ball carriers, such as pulling or carrying teammates into the end zone, highlighted by plays involving Christian McCaffrey and Josh Allen.
- Current rules prohibit pulling or grasping a teammate to block opponents, but these infractions are rarely called; the committee may consider emphasizing enforcement of this rule starting in the 2026 season
