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Jason Kelce Shares Details of Tush Push Defense During 'Awesome' NFL Owners Meeting

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on an episode of 'New Heights' released May 28, 2025. | 'New Heights' / YouTube / Screensho

By now, you've definitely heard.

The "tush push," or the Philadelphia Eagles' signature version of the quarterback sneak, was saved from elimination after a 22–10 vote at the NFL Owners meeting last Wednesday. The Birds had been lobbying for weeks to ensure the play's legality, but really pulled out the big guns when they called in Philly icon and former Eagles center Jason Kelce to advocate for the maneuver in front of its critics.

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