NFL owners have postponed voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposed ban on the 'tush push' following discussions on its safety implications. Although no injuries have been reported, data modeling highlights risks for both offensive and defensive players involved in the play. Bills coach Sean McDermott emphasized health and safety as paramount, expressing concerns over injury potential due to the force and player positions during execution. The controversial play, popularized by the Eagles, has faced scrutiny from various coaches after a playoff encounter against Philadelphia.
"I feel where I'm most concerned is, even though there is not significant data out there to this point, my biggest concern is the health and safety of the players, first and foremost," said Bills coach Sean McDermott.
The league has presented injury risk data claiming defensive players face risks from launching head-first, while offensive linemen's bent posture could lead to neck injuries.
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