“Easiest job in the world”: Jason Kelce walks past media after NFL backs Eagles' ‘Tush Push’, sets record straight on retirement

Jason Kelce stole the spotlight at the NFL owners’ meeting not with words, but with his silence. As the league voted to keep the Eagles’ controversial “tush push” play legal, Kelce avoided the media and later addressed the growing speculation around his retirement on his podcast.At the recent NFL owners’ meeting, a push to ban the “tush push” was led by teams frustrated with the advantage it grants Philadelphia, especially since the Eagles have used it to convert critical downs consistently. But with a 22-10 vote against banning, the play remains a legal weapon, much to the dismay of rival teams and fans who want to see a level playing field.Jason Kelce, a central figure in executing this play during his career, was front and center at the meeting alongside Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, lobbying hard to keep it in the rulebook. Yet, after the decision was made, Kelce’s quiet avoidance of the media spoke volumes. When approached, he simply said, “I’m not here to talk to the media,” signaling his desire to stay out of the spotlight amid the heated debate.On an episode of his New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce addressed rumors linking his retirement to the controversial "tush push" play. “Some of the owners and coaches hinted that the reason I stopped playing was because of the 'tush push,' and that I got hurt on the 'tush push' frequently. I'm just going to answer any questions people have about my partaking in this play.”“If anybody has any questions about the 'tush push,' or if I retired because of the 'tush push,' I'll tell you this right now, I'll come out of retirement today if you tell me all I have to do is run 80 'tush push' to play in the NFL. I'll do that gladly, it'll be the easiest job in the world.”What makes this saga fascinating is how it exposes the tension between innovation and tradition in football. The “tush push” isn’t just about brute force; it’s a symbol of how teams evolve to exploit every inch on the field. Critics claim it’s borderline unsportsmanlike, but supporters argue it’s just smart, hard-nosed football.Also read: “Marked safe from the Tush Push ban”: Eagles turn NFL rule drama into full-on roast after Tush Push survives banAs the Eagles gear up for the new season with the “tush push” still in their playbook, all eyes will be on whether this controversial tactic continues to shift the game or if the NFL will revisit the debate once again. For now, Jason Kelce’s silence says more than words ever could.