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Buccaneers Petition NFL to Ban Tush Push Ahead of Eagles Clash — Confident They Have Backup Plan to Make Philly Pay


Tampa, FL – The war over the NFL’s most controversial play has taken another dramatic turn. Just days before their Week 4 showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have formally requested the league to ban the Tush Push.

For two seasons, defenses around the NFL have been humiliated by Philadelphia’s signature move — a quarterback sneak powered by a synchronized push from linemen and backs. Even after an offseason vote failed to outlaw it, the play continues to spark outrage across the league.

Tampa Bay is now raising the stakes. According to league sources, the Buccaneers sent an urgent petition to NFL headquarters demanding the Tush Push be prohibited immediately, arguing that it undermines competitive balance and endangers player safety.

But here’s the twist: even if the NFL rejects their last-minute appeal, the Buccaneers insist they are ready. Tampa believes they’ve developed a countermeasure capable of neutralizing Philadelphia’s go-to weapon in short-yardage situations.

Head coach Todd Bowles struck a confident tone. “If the league won’t act, we will. We respect the Eagles, but we’re not going to let one gimmick define the game. We’ve prepared a solution, and we’ll prove it on Sunday.”

That solution may come in the form of sheer size. The Buccaneers quietly added 450-pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to their practice squad this week, a move many believe is part of a strategic plan to clog the middle and crush the Tush Push.

The signing raised eyebrows across the league, with some calling it desperation, while others see it as the boldest attempt yet to counter Philadelphia’s dominance in the trenches. Watson’s massive frame could be activated as the ultimate answer to Jalen Hurts’ patented sneak.

Either way, all eyes are now on Tampa. If the Tush Push comes into play at Raymond James Stadium, the Buccaneers claim they’ll be ready to flip the script with Watson leading the charge — and leave the Eagles stunned.

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.