Tampa Bay Linebacker Opposes Banning the Tush Push

Lavonte David and the Buccaneers were one of the few teams to stop the play, which he said is just part of the game.

Aidan O'Connell (12) of the Las Vegas Raiders is sacked by Lavonte David of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Dec. 8, 2024. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David does not want the NFL to ban the “tush push.”

The Green Bay Packers introduced a proposed rule change to ban the play, which has been used effectively by the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills for the past several seasons. The Bucs defense, led by the veteran David, was one of the few teams able to stop the play. Appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show“ on March 26, David repeatedly said he would not support banning the play, adding that stopping the play is just part of the game.