Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have a new offensive coordinator running the show, the rest of the NFL might be wondering if the league’s most controversial play will stay on Philly’s playcalling sheet.
According to first-year coordinator Sean Mannion, the Tush Push isn’t going anywhere.
Eagles’ New OC Sends Strong Message on NFL’s Most Controversial Tush Push
GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles crosses the goal line for a touchdown on a tush push during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Meeting with the media prior to Saturday’s (August 8) practice, Mannion was asked about the controversial quarterback sneak.
“[It will] will still be a part of what we do,” the offensive coordinator told reporters, according to PHLY’s EJ Smith. “We’re going to lean into it.”
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 19: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the tush push in the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Just two seasons ago, the Eagles leaned heavily on the Tush Push in short-yardage situations. The play was frustrating to defenses, as they rarely stopped it.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, the league considered banning the play. Some league figures argued that the play was a safety concern, despite a lack of evidence to back it up.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with a ‘Tush Push’ after recovering a fumble against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
There were enough votes to keep the conversation going in the future, but the play wasn’t taken away for the 2025 season. The Eagles would continue to utilize it, but they weren’t nearly as effective as they were in the past.
According to a report, the Eagles were successful running the play just 64% of the time last year. The Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans all ran the play successfully throughout the year.
During the 2026 offseason, the play was no longer as controversial. The league did not revisit the conversation of potentially banning it.
As a result, the Eagles will continue to run it, with hopes of having better success this time around.