Kelce not only lobbied against the ban proposal, but also set the record straight on claims that he retired because of the tush push.

Clubs respected that the Eagles’ passion didn’t cross the line into victimhood, an NFC executive said. A league official credited Kelce as the most helpful and most impassioned speaker there.

Heading into Wednesday's NFL owners meeting, the Philadelphia Eagles' highly successful tush push play appeared destined for elimination.