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Kristen Wong

Saquon Barkley Sent Ruthless Message to NFL Teams Trying to Ban the Tush Push

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

One day after the controversial tush push ban proposal failed to pass at the NFL owners' meeting this week, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley weighed in with a ruthless message for those who wanted to get rid of the play.

The tush push stays alive in 2025 after the ban proposal received 22 votes in favor and 10 votes against, falling two votes short of the 24 needed for the proposal to pass. The play's critics have often brought up concerns about player safety, though no one reportedly got injured from the tush push last season.

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