Jason Kelce discusses controversial penalty during Patriots and Seahawks season opener
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce addressed a controversial offside penalty called against the Seattle Seahawks during their Wednesday night season opener against the New England Patriots. The penalty occurred while the Seahawks were executing a short-yardage play commonly referred to as the tush push. NFL analyst Sam Monson questioned the validity of the call, suggesting that no offensive players were offside. Kelce noted that a player is considered offside if any body part enters the neutral zone at the snap, clarifying that the zone is determined by the ball position rather than the center's alignment. While the Eagles experienced diminished success with the play last season, offensive coordinator Sean Mannion confirmed the team intends to continue using it. The Eagles are scheduled to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 13.
- •The Seahawks were penalized for offside while attempting a short-yardage sneak.
- •Jason Kelce explained the neutral zone rules regarding offensive positioning during the play.
- •NFL analyst Sam Monson disputed the offside call via a visual analysis of the line.
- •The Philadelphia Eagles plan to maintain the play under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
- •The Eagles open their regular season against the Washington Commanders on September 13.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Kelce Comments On Controversial Call In Patriots-Seahawks Game
"The Philadelphia Eagles developed a strong reputation for running a consistently successful quarterback sneak, with the play dubbed the “tush push” among fans and media. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce played a key role in successfully running the play prior to his retirement, and it continued beyond Kelce’s playing days. After the Eagles won the […] The post Jason Kelce Comments On Controversial Call In Patriots-Seahawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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