Tush Push Survives NFL Annual Meetings, Prioritizes Safety

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A year ago, the NFL's infamous Tush Push play, hung by a thread, surviving a band vote

by just two tallies when 22 owners pushed for it to go.

Fast forward to the annual meetings on March 31st, and the short yardage quarterback

Sneak with Pushes behind wasn't even up for debate.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Laurie, who fought tooth and nail last time, could finally chill.

Last year, Laurie rode up with retired Senator Jason Kelsey to vouch for its safety, armed

with league data showing zero injuries in the prior season.

Eagles coach Nick Sireani even hit up other coaches to sway their bosses, arguing it shouldn't

get axed just because Philly converted almost every time.

Laurie cracked a joke this time, saying they dialed down the play's edge on purpose, but

got real quick about the relief.

No need to drag Kelsey back, break down the mechanics, or prove its safe turns out.

Winning the Super Bowl might have spooked folks less.

Data backs it up.

The play's one of the safest out there, prioritizing player protection above all.

Owners questioned its looks and edge before, but numbers won out.

With safety first and no drama this round, the Tush Push rolls on, letting teams grind

those key yards without the league stepping in.