Logo

Eagles Find Shocking Ally in Tush Push Controversy

It feels like everyone outside of Philadelphia is fed up with the Eagles’ tush push. The Chiefs complained. ESPN’s Adam Schefter complained. Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher complained. And the list keeps growing.

After the Eagles’ 20-17 win over the Chiefs on Sunday — with a decisive fourth-quarter touchdown coming via the tush push, where a couple of offensive linemen appeared to jump early — the play once again dominated NFL conversations.

Many argue the tush push should be banned, which nearly happened this offseason. The Packers’ proposal got 22 votes, just two shy of the 24 required to pass. For now, though, the tush push feels like it’s living on borrowed time.

But then came an unlikely twist: Joe Buck, the longtime broadcaster and ESPN’s Monday Night Football play-by-play announcer, publicly defended the controversial play during an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America.

When GMA co-anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Buck to make the case for banning the tush push, Buck didn’t hesitate.

“No. No, I can’t,” Buck replied. “As the league says and as the Eagles say, stop it. Figure out a way to stop it. Or figure out a way to do it.”

Buck went on to highlight Jalen Hurts’ rare physical strength as the real X-factor.

“The difference is the Eagles have a quarterback who’s running (the tush push) who can squat over 600 pounds,” Buck said. “They’ve got a guy who can do it, and nobody can stop it. So too bad.”

So, at least the Eagles now have one national voice in their corner.

Adding more intrigue: the Eagles are set to face the Packers — the very team that proposed banning the tush push — on Monday Night Football on Nov. 10, with Buck himself on the call.

For longtime Philadelphia fans, this all comes as a surprise. Joe Buck has carried a reputation for “hating” Philly sports, at least in the eyes of thousands who have heard him call Eagles and Phillies games.

But now, Buck has become the Eagles’ most unlikely ally in defending the NFL’s most controversial play.

Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
BUFFALO, NY – December 11, 2025 A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed in Erie County Court that has all of Western New York talking. Ashley, the 24-year-old face of the Buffalo Jills and widely regarded as the squad’s most popular and recognizable cheerleader, has officially sued a current Buffalo Bills player for what her legal team calls “persistent and unwanted sexual harassment through aggressive flirting” – even though the player is married with a young child. Court documents obtained today name 27-year-old Shane Buechele – the Bills’ third-string QB who married his high-school sweetheart Reiley in 2022 and has a 2-year-old son – as the defendant. What the lawsuit alleges: Since the start of the 2025 season, Buechele allegedly began sending Ashley private Instagram messages after every home game, complimenting her looks and performances with increasingly suggestive language. Multiple late-night phone calls (some as late as 2-3 a.m.) in which Buechele allegedly complained about his lack of playing time, “just wanted to hear her voice,” and invited her for private coffee meet-ups. Unsolicited shirtless and suggestive photos sent directly to Ashley’s phone. Repeatedly showing up “by coincidence” at community and charity events Ashley was scheduled to attend, creating unwanted one-on-one encounters. In the filing, Ashley states: “I made it crystal clear on multiple occasions that I only wanted a professional relationship and was focused on my career. He completely ignored my boundaries. The middle-of-the-night calls left me terrified and suffering from severe insomnia. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health.” Immediate fallout: The Buffalo Bills have suspended Shane Buechele indefinitely without pay pending an internal investigation. Reiley Buechele has locked all of her social media accounts and has made no public statement. Ashley’s attorney says they will seek damages “well into seven figures” and hope the case sets a precedent for better protection of NFL cheerleaders league-wide. The NFL has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and may impose additional discipline. One Bills Mafia is completely split: #TeamAshley supporters are demanding Buechele be cut immediately: “Married with a kid and still doing this? Disgusting.” Others are calling it an overreaction: “Flirty DMs and compliments? This feels like a money grab or a PR stunt.” The case is still in its earliest stages, with an initial court appearance expected in early 2026. What do YOU think – is this legitimate workplace harassment, or is the cheerleader blowing things out of proportion? Drop your take in the comments and turn on notifications – this story is only getting hotter!