Eagles' Lane Johnson fires back amid tush push criticism, possible future ban: 'They aint us'

Emmanuel Acho reacts to NFL owners tabling a proposal to ban the Tush Push.

A vote to decide whether the tush push will be outlawed from the NFL has been pushed until May.

At the annual league meetings on Tuesday, NFL team owners agreed to table the vote on a proposal to ban the play that became the Philadelphia Eagles' calling card over the past couple of seasons. 

The postponement means debates over the play will rage on as teams and the league gather more information. Tush push proponents have presented arguments on why the play should continue to be part of the game, while those who oppose it have made a case for getting rid of it.

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson, #65, speaks during a press conference in advance of Super Bowl LIX at the New Orleans Marriott. (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)

While the tush push, also colloquially referred to as the "Brotherly Shove," is safe for the time being, Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson sent a clear message to critics.

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The six-time Pro Bowler suggested any team that took issue with the play was jealous. "Hate us cause they ain't us!" Johnson wrote on X Tuesday.

While other teams have adopted similar versions of the tush push over the past couple of seasons, none have successfully run it like the Eagles. Philadelphia's offensive line as well as quarterback Jalen Hurts' lower-body strength seem to create the perfect formula for the short-yardage play.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, #1, prepares the tush push during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 15, 2024 at