The Philadelphia Eagles have made a name for themselves using the Tush Push in short-yardage situations. It is almost unstoppable. Very few teams have stopped the Tush Push, and even when they do, it is not frequently. The Green Bay Packers suggested that the Tush Push should be banned at a recent league meeting, and some teams have agreed with the stance. Others, like the Eagles — clearly — don’t agree with the proposition.
Eagles’ star offensive tackle Lane Johnson took to social media to let his feelings out on the potential Tush Push ban. It’s safe to say he’s not a fan of the movement.
Lane Johnson’s Response to the Potential Tush Push Ban
The Eagles run this play so efficiently that when they have been within a yard of the first-down marker, it is almost guaranteed that the Tush Push will be called — and executed. Johnson believes that teams want the Tush Push banned because they are unable to stop the play or run it on offense at the same rate of success.
“Hate us cause they ain’t us!” said Johnson.
Hate us cause they ain't us! 🗣
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) April 1, 2025
It is easy to be jealous of the Eagles as they are coming off a Super Bowl victory. All teams want to experience the feeling that the Eagles felt this year, and by banning something the Eagles excel at, they will get one step closer to evening the playing field.
Johnson is one of the main contributors to the Eagles’ success on the Tush Push, as their offensive line plays a pivotal role in clearing a path for Jalen Hurts to get across the line to gain.
The efficiency of the Tush Push is scary for the rest of the league. While it is simply a QB sneak and other teams can easily replicate it, the Eagles just do it better than every other team. It is an interesting idea to ban the play because, as Johnson alludes to, the Eagles just execute the play better than everyone else.
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The Eagles are not going anywhere. They have retained most of their core and are ready to run it back. For their sake, hopefully, they still have the Tush Push at their disposal. But with an offense as dynamic as theirs and a stout defense, not having the Tush Push shouldn’t be the downfall of the Eagles. It will sting because they are so good at it, but the Eagles will survive without it if it comes to it.
Johnson’s opinion has gotten support from other coaches around the league. Coaches like DeMeco Ryans have spoken about the potential ban as being ridiculous, as banning something because one team executes it better than others isn’t fair. The proposition has been tabled for a later date so only time will tell if teams can get enough support to ban the Tush Push.