Philadelphia Eagles has made an incredibly audacious prediction regarding Jalen Hurts 2025 Pro Bowl
There’s no doubting that the NFL’s “Tush Push” is here to stay, if only for another season. NFL executive Troy Vincent declared on Thursday that the contentious play will not be prohibited by the league before the 2024 campaign.
The Philadelphia Eagles made the play, also referred to as the “Brotherly Shove,” famous in 2022. The rugby-style play features Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being pushed forward by multiple teammates, much like a quarterback sneak, which is similar to lining up behind the center and driving oneself forward with the ball. Hurts uses this move to great effect in short-yardage situations, like on the goal line for a touchdown.
Hurts finished the season tied with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for the league lead in touchdowns scored by rushing among quarterbacks with 15, thanks in part to the play. The Athletic reported in December that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sought to eliminate the Tush Push in response to widespread criticism from across the league. The Eagles had a ninety percent success rate on the play last season, according to the Athletic, far higher than almost every one of the teams they faced who attempted the transition
In reaction to the allegations, Eagles center Jason Kelce, who co-hosts the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, stated, “I don’t have the energy to care whether it gets banned or not.” We’re going to run it now since we know how to do it well and it works. And we’ll find a way to do something well and efficiently, no matter what they do in the upcoming season.”
The renowned center, who played 13 seasons with the Eagles, officially retired earlier this month, so while the Tush Push will be available for the club the following season, Kelce won’t.
