The NFL will have its annual Spring League Meetings over the next two days in Minnesota. Owners will vote on a few new proposals since the Annual League Meeting in March, as well as come to a conclusion on some ongoing rule discussions, including the tush push and playoff seeding. Here is a brief rundown of some of the items up for debate.

Tush Push Verdict

The initial proposal to eliminate the "Tush Push" was tabled at the NFL Annual League Meeting, and it will be voted on again this week. The Packers originally submitted the proposal, and they sent a revised proposal Monday that will be voted on in Minnesota.

This updated edition would ban the pushing or pulling of a runner "in any direction at any time" or lifting him to his feet. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted this was the rule back in 2005. If passed, this would not only ban the tush push but also any play in which the runner is pushed, pulled or lifted.

The rule proposal is being branded as "Assisting The Runner And Interlocking Interference" and would result in a 10-yard penalty.

Playoff Seeding Revisited

The Detroit Lions' initial proposal to adjust playoff seeding was also tabled at the Annual League Meetings. The proposal by Detroit would see the seven playoff teams from each conference (four division winners and three wild card teams) seeded by record regardless of whether or not the team won their division. This means a wild card team could be as high as the second seed in the playoffs.

There would also be a tiebreaker put into place: If a wild card team and a division winner have the same record, the division winner would automatically get the higher seed.

NFL Players in the 2028 Olympics

Owners will also decide if players would be allowed to participate in Flag Football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee announced in 2023 that both men's and women's flag football will be included in the 2028 games.

"The Olympics are the pinnacle in international sport and for us to be able to participate in that, to have both men and women's flag teams participating from around the world is a significant moment for us," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the Annual League Meetings.

NFL Network's morning show 'Good Morning Football' discussed what players would potentially be on the US flag football team, and former NFL running back Rashad Jennings mentioned Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase.

"Who can guard him? He's always open," Jennings said.

Former Bengal Lawrence Guy also mentioned Bengals legend Chad Johnson as an option for all-time players who could participate.

Other Discussions

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported that the league will also vote to make the new kickoff rules permanent with one small tweak that would move the touchback to the 35 and allow for onside kicks to be declared at any point during the game. The league will also vote on whether or not to expand the use of instant replay on specific, objective aspects of a play where clear video evidence is present, such as pass interference, facemask or horse-collar penalties.