Eagles' 'tush push' play sticking around, NFL exec Troy Vincent says

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Over the past couple of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have mastered the rugby-style quarterback sneak that has become known as the "tush push" or "brotherly shove."

On short-yardage plays, quarterback Jalen Hurts typically lines up under center with two or three players behind him. He takes the snap, the offensive line surges forward and Hurts gets a big push from behind. More often than not, the Eagles gain the yardage needed for a first down.

The Eagles attempted the "tush push" 41 times last season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were one of the few teams that managed to have success defending the play.

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Jalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles sneaks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

The future of the play has been widely discussed over the past couple seasons, with some pushing for the NFL to ban it.

Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations, has consistently spoken out about the outcry against the play, and this week he doubled down on his position.

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"Don’t punish a team that strategically does it well," Vincent said during an appearance on "Pro Football Talk Live." 

Vincent also noted that the NFL Competition Committee did not seem interested in discussing the "brotherly shove" this week during the NFL Combine.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs a quarterback sneak during the 2023 Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 12, 2023, at State