Logo

Video Rams Head Coach Blasts Eagles for Escaping “Tush Push” Penalty Despite NFL Warning

Article image

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Sean McVay criticized the officiating and argued the home team “got away with” a pivotal tush push despite a recent NFL memo urging closer scrutiny of the play.

Early in the first quarter, the Eagles faced 4th-and-1 at the Rams’ 3-yard line. They dialed up their signature tush push for Jalen Hurts and converted. Slow-motion replays appeared to show right guard Tyler Steen committing a false start before the snap, but no flag was thrown. Two plays later, the Eagles scored a touchdown—again on a tush push.

McVay fumed: “There was a false start on a tush push by the Eagles. Right after that, they scored a touchdown… on a tush push! We just received a message from the NFL telling officials to keep a closer eye on pre-snap movement, and yet something that obvious still got missed. We’ll be sending the tape and asking for an explanation because the integrity of the game matters.”

The controversy around the tush push has flared over the past two weeks amid allegations that the Eagles have avoided at least one false start call. The play itself remains legal under current rules, but any movement before the ball leaves the center’s hand is a five-yard penalty. The Rams contend enforcement has been inconsistent, particularly in light of the league’s formal warning.

While awaiting a response from the NFL, the Rams say they will continue working with the league to clarify oversight mechanics for the tush push— including how officials are positioned along the interior line and the standards for identifying pre-snap movement. The Eagles have not commented, and the result of the game stands. Still, the debate is likely to continue unless officiating is tightened in short-yardage situations.

The video of the disputed sequence is circulating on X (Twitter). From the slow-motion angle, right guard Tyler Steen appears to flinch before the snap, yet no flag was thrown in real time. Watch the clip here:https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1969813015697715708

Eagles Star CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is mourning a profound personal loss following the team’s Week 5 game , as his cousin Justin Fuller a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville.   Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.”   DeJean —whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Dejean that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how he lives and plays today.” In the Eagles’ defensive system, DeJean has steadily earned complete trust thanks to his versatility — working outside at corner, in the slot (nickel), and on coverage units — and standing out for top-end speed, precise tackling angles, and the ability to read quarterbacks. Coaches describe him as “calm, wise beyond his years, and disciplined at the catch point,” consistently maintaining leverage and finishing clean in tight spaces. Through the first five games of 2025, DeJean has played every defensive snap and totaled 36 tackles (26 solo) with five passes defensed, reinforcing his value on the perimeter and inside.  The Philadelphia Eagles have provided time and private support for DeJean and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. An FAA investigation into the accident is underway, while tributes to “Spidey” continue to pour in across social media from military colleagues, fellow skydivers, and fans nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. DeJean kept his public remarks brief before being embraced by teammates:“He taught me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”