Chiefs’ Chris Jones Blasts Eagles’ Tush Push as ‘Garbage,’ Sends Warning to Jalen Hurts"

September 17, 2025,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The controversy surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ notorious “tush push” isn’t fading anytime soon. Following the Eagles’ successful use of the play in their Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, star defensive tackle Chris Jones unleashed a fiery critique in his postgame remarks.

Jones vented his frustration, claiming the Eagles’ guards, Landon Dickerson and Tyler Steen, jumped early before the snap on a pivotal one-yard touchdown. “We think he jumped multiple times. An official missed it, so no flag,” he said, his voice laced with irritation. He argued the play’s unfairness, stating, “You can’t get all the calls right. With officials 15, 20 feet away, they miss the small stuff. The tush push is trash, and the lack of a flag proves there’s favoritism at play.”

The Chiefs’ defender’s outburst intensified the ongoing debate about the play, which several NFL figures have pushed to ban. Former officiating VP Dean Blandino echoed Jones, admitting he’s “done” with the tush push due to its inconsistent officiating challenges.

Tensions boiled over when hot mics captured a heated exchange between Jones and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the game. Jones raged about what he saw as biased refereeing, while Hurts remained unfazed, replying, “All that mattered was the win,” focusing on the 20-17 victory.

The defeat left Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at 0-2 for the first time in his career, fueling locker room frustration. With scrutiny on officiating mounting and calls for reform growing, the NFL might face pressure to reconsider the tush push’s legality in 2026.

Based on reports from Chiefs’ media and team statements.