The Green Bay Packers have proposed a ban on the Philadelphia Eagles' 'tush push' play, a tactic where quarterback Jalen Hurts is pushed forward in short-yardage situations, sparking a polarizing debate among NFL owners. President Donald Trump expressed his support for the play, calling it 'exciting and different,' during a White House celebration honoring the Eagles for their Super Bowl LIX victory. The proposal requires the approval of 24 NFL owners to pass, with only 16 teams currently supporting it, and discussions are set to continue at the upcoming owners' meetings. Critics argue that the rule change unfairly targets the Eagles, who have significantly benefited from the play, though the Buffalo Bills have also found success with a similar strategy. Trump also expressed a desire for the NFL to revert to its previous kickoff rules, disliking recent changes that prevent players from running downfield until the ball is touched by the return man.

The 'tush push' play involves quarterback Jalen Hurts being pushed forward by teammates during short-yardage situations, particularly effective on the goal line, and has contributed to the Eagles' success over the past three seasons.

President Trump, during a celebration at the White House, publicly supported the Eagles' use of the 'tush push' and advocated for its retention in the NFL, describing it as an exciting and unique play.

The proposal to ban the play, submitted by the Green Bay Packers, has garnered support from 16 NFL teams, but requires the approval of at least 24 owners to pass, with further discussions planned for May 20-21 in Minnesota.

Critics of the proposal argue that it unfairly targets the Eagles, as the NFL typically avoids rules aimed at specific teams, though the Buffalo Bills have also employed a version of the play with success using their quarterback, Josh Allen.

Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the 2024 changes to kickoff rules, advocating for a return to the previous format where players could run downfield immediately, as the new rules require them to wait until the ball is touched.