Jason Kelce Defends Tush Push After Bills, Packers Cite Former Eagles OL in Arguments

Jason Kelce is making his stance on the "tush push" very clear.

Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy and Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula used Kelce as an example of the "grueling" nature of the play on players at the annual league meeting. Murphy cited Kelce's comments about how the play "sucks" for a center, while Pegula reportedly said it could have potentially caused Kelce to retire.

After seeing these comments, Kelce took to social media to explain his words and clarify that he didn't believe the play is "dangerous" and that he would be "glad to give my testimony" if needed.

"I think the good gentleman from Buffalo appears to have misunderstood my meaning of the word grueling, I have never called the play dangerous," Kelce wrote. "If the NFL wishes to summon me for legitimate thoughts on the tush push under oath, I’d be glad to give my testimony."

On his podcast New Heights, Kelce had said that the play "sucks to run" but that it does not "increase" the chance of injuries.

“The play sucks to run, but it sucks because of exertion. It’s not going to be a play, in my opinion, where you’re going to see this huge increase and chance of risk of injury,” Kelce said.

Kelce spent his 13-year career with the Eagles and retired after the 2023 NFL season. He won Super Bowl LII with the franchise and was a seven-time Pro Bowler.

The Eagles started using the "tush push" in 2022 and it has proved to be a dynamic option for the offense. Philadelphia reached the Super Bowl in 2022 and won it in 2024 while heavily featuring the play on their offense.

The NFL owners voted on the rule at the league meetings and ultimately decided to table it until meeting once again in May.