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Butt out: Tush push survives, vote to ban falls short

NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome.

Another season of the "Brotherly Shove" is coming soon after NFL owners failed to pass a proposal to ban the rugby-style, short-yardage play commonly employed by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

A proposal to eliminate any play involving pushing or shoving ballcarriers forward did not receive the required 24 votes of support on Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings in Eagan, Minn. ESPN reported the final vote was 22-10.



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