Ten NFL teams voted against banning the tush push on Wednesday, and it was enough to stave off the proposed ban that the play was facing.
The Patriots were one of those ten teams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Jets, Ravens, and Lions also sided with the Eagles’ push to keep the play alive, Schefter said.
The tush push is a variation of the quarterback sneak, during which players who line up behind the quarterback help push him forward for added momentum. The play can be useful in short-yardage situations, especially near the goal line.