Tough scene for Roger Goodell.

After months of pushing (no pun intended) NFL owners to ban the Tush Push for the 2025 season, Goodell lost.

It would be one thing if the commissioner just acted as a steward for the best interest in the game and health and safety. In essence, that’s his job. But this felt deeper.

And here’s why it’s such a massive loss for Goodell to take on the chin this week.