The tush push move that has become synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles has its origin in 2018 when Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr suggested doing it. However, it first occurred in 2020, when the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator (and Philadelphia Eagles head coach as of 2025) Nick Sirianni inserted backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett for the quarterback sneak against the Tennessee Titans, and it was a success (via talkSPORT).
This move became a go-to move in Philly with the entrance of Nick Sirriani as head coach. According to CBS Sports, Philadelphia was 36 of 39 (92.3%) on tush push play in the 2022 season (Sirianni's second season with the Eagles), when the Eagles made their run to the Super Bowl. While there have been talks to ban this play, as of 2025, no steps have been taken in that direction, as reported by CBS Sports.
What is the popular Tush Push move?
This move has the quarterback lined up under center with two or three players behind him. The running back and the tight end who are lined up behind the signal-caller, push the quarterback through the defensive line (via CBS Sports). In other words, the quarterback takes the snap, the offensive line surges forward, and then the QB gets a big push from behind.
As for why it is so successfully executed by the Philadelphia Eagles, it comes down to execution and also various other combinations. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts often goes behind left tackle Jordan Mailata (365 pounds) and left guard Landon Dickerson (332 pounds), two of the biggest players at their respective positions in the NFL (via CBS Sports).
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