PSA: The Eagles' famed 'Tush Push' play is now called 'Brotherly Shove'
The Philadelphia Eagles’ signature play when in short-yardage situations or at the goal line is the source of a lot of consternation at the moment.
The play has been called the “Tush Push” — Jalen Hurts lines up in a QB sneak formation and goes right into the pile, with his talented offensive line attempting to make room … and Hurts maybe getting some help from behind.
With talk about how this should or shouldn’t be banned (spoiler alert: It shoudn’t!), along with an awful Chris Simms comment on suggestions of QB headhunting, there’s also a new name going around social media for the play.
So long, Tush Push. Say hello to … the Brotherly Shove!
It all started on Reddit and has since spread to X and now to the Eagles themselves:
“Brotherly Shove” has a nice ring to it pic.twitter.com/2q5IdxKEeM
— EROCK (@EROCK_Eagles) September 27, 2023
"Tush Push" has to go. @PSchrags with a passionate case for "The Brotherly Shove." @Eagles pic.twitter.com/3kdsC7pjW7
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) September 27, 2023
It's cool JJ, the name is now "The Brotherly Shove" https://t.co/bSBSDbMau8
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 27, 2023
Jalen Hurts on calls to ban the Brotherly Shove/Tush-Push: "I have no thoughts on it. We're the only people doing it as well as we are. Guy even wanted me hurt for it, too." pic.twitter.com/AxUCnLIsJ5
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) September 27, 2023