Former Eagles great Jason Kelce warns refs will look 'for anything to call' on tush push amid criticism

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in a game that gave the Chiefs their first 0-2 record in over a decade. Colin Cowherd says the Chiefs’ dynasty is ‘officially over’ and that the Eagles are simply the better team.

Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce said the criticism of the tush push is going to put the famed play under the microscope of referees moving forward. 

Kelce, 37, warned that referees will be "looking" to throw a flag on the play. 

"The refs are going to be looking for anything to call," Kelce said during a recent episode of "New Heights." 

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Former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Sept. 4, 2025. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)

"They need to be very, very cautious because the calls are going to be starting to come, and they should be. Once it’s out and there’s video evidence, rightfully so."

The seven-time Pro Bowler took issue with fans who have alleged that the Eagles' offensive linemen are purposely lining up offside.

"Because there’s been alleging that like this is an on-purpose thing that guys are going offsides. As an offensive line, it’s imperative that you get off on the snap. So, you’re doing the best you can to get off on it before the defender gets off on it. And exactly when that verbiage comes out of the quarterback’s mouth, you’re trying to time it up perfectly," Kelce said. 

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Former NFL player and ESPN commentator Jason Kelce on the sideline during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA