Raheem Morris makes thoughts on ‘Tush Push’ extremely clear
Raheem Morris is not a fan of the infamous “tush push” play. As one of the many key personnel at the 2025 NFL Combine, the Atlanta Falcons head coach gave his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles’ notorious play, rejecting the idea’s legitimacy.
Morris supported the idea of banning the tush push, saying there is “no other play” like it. The Falcons coach jokingly noted that he would have been supportive of the play being banned several years ago.
“It should’ve been illegal three years ago,” Morris said with a smile, via Ari Meirov. “No. The tush push play, I was never a big fan. There’s just no other play in our game where you can absolutely get behind somebody and push them [or] pull them off.”
The drama surrounding the tush push re-emerged after Green Bay Packers proposed the league bans the controversial play. The proposal did not necessarily come directly from general manager Brian Gutekunst, but he confirmed the reported move to the media at the NFL Combine.
Before the proposed ban, several teams — such as the Falcons — have voiced their disapproval of the tush push. Several players, including former Eagles center Jason Kelce, have also publicly stated their hatred for the play.
