Trader consensus heavily favors no ban on the tush push—also known as the brotherly shove—for the 2026 NFL season, reflecting the absence of any formal proposal in the league's March 2026 playing rules submitted to owners ahead of annual meetings in Phoenix. Competition committee co-chair Rich McKay signaled as early as February that no such measure was anticipated, bolstered by defenses' improved success stopping the short-yardage quarterback sneak during the 2025 campaign, reducing urgency among the 32 teams. Past efforts, including a failed 22-10 vote against prohibition, underscore owners' reluctance despite safety concerns. While a surprise mid-offseason adjustment remains theoretically possible via emergency review—perhaps triggered by new injury data or player union push—such overrides are exceedingly rare post-proposals.