All-Pro Jason Kelce suggests Bills player attempted injuring Eagles teammate during 'tush push'
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When the Philadelphia Eagles need a yard or two, they typically will break the huddle and lineup in their "tush push" formation. The Eagles finished last season with a 93.5% success rate and are converting at an eerily similar level so far this season.
Philly has perfected the act of pushing a ball carrier, particularly during a quarterback sneak. The virtually unstoppable play has been a hot topic since last season, with some calling for the league officials to ban the play.
But for now, longtime Eagles center Jason Kelce is responsible for getting the ball into quarterback Jalen Hurts hands whenever they run the now-famous play. But, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips drew the ire of Kelce during one particular instance of the "tush push."
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Cam Jurgens #51 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jason Kelce #62 against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
During a recent appearance on Philadelphia's Sportsradio 94WIP, the six-time Pro Bowl center recalled a specific sequence when the Eagles lined up for their trademark play. But what stood out for Kelce was what he believed was Phillips seemingly trying to injury his fellow offensive lineman Cam Jurgens.
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Jurgens appeared to jump offsides during the play in question.
"Teams are really trying to stop that play… I thought it was b------- at the time. I really did. I said so to the official on the field," Kelce said.
"I said,