NFL revises OT rule for regular season, expands replay assist

The future of the tush push won't be decided Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

NFL team owners had been set to vote on Green Bay's proposal to ban the play that's helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but the proposal was tabled until May.

Team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league meetings were ongoing.

The decision to postpone the tush push means the debate will continue as the league seeks more information about the safety of the play. Proponents of the play and those who oppose it presented strong arguments while the league's medical experts expressed safety concerns.

As for changes that did pass …

Even though the league has said there haven't been any injuries reported as a result of the tush push, the potential risk involved in Philadelphia's version of the quarterback sneak has sparked intense discussions.

The Packers, who lost to the Eagles in a wild-card playoff game, also cited pace of play as a reason to consider eliminating the play. Rams coach Sean McVay is against the tush push but said Tuesday morning he'd be surprised if it gets banned this week. Los Angeles also lost to Philadelphia in the playoffs.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott is leading the push to get rid of it, even though Buffalo used it more than any team other than the Eagles.

It takes 24 of 32 votes to approve rule changes.

"I feel where I'm most concerned is, even though there is not significant data out there to this point, my biggest concern is the health and safety of the players, first and foremost," McDermott said