For the second time in a month, former USF linebacker Ben Moffitt's stay on an NFL practice squad has been a short one. Last month, it was the Bucs adding and quickly dropping Moffitt, and on Wednesday, the New Orleans Saints released him, just one week after signing him to their practice squad.
Former USF running back Andre Hall faced similar struggles in his first season as a pro and still was able to latch on with the Denver Broncos, where he's stayed the last two seasons. Moffitt has had chances with three NFL teams, having been signed after the draft by the Houston Texans and cut in preseason.
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yeah....so I guess the blame on draft status can't be put on the wife anymore???? ehh?
Posted by: | November 13, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Maybe he should have sent his ex-wife instead!
Posted by: Marty | November 13, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Practice Squad guys are paid 5k a week.
Posted by: flsportsfan83 | November 13, 2008 at 01:03 PM
The Alhouettes are looking for a MLB
Posted by: Mack | November 13, 2008 at 11:18 AM
So, for guys who bounce around from practice squad to practice squad in two-week bursts, how do they get paid? Pro-rated contract amounts?
Posted by: Jason | November 13, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I don't know why anyone is surprised by this...Ben just isn't NFL material...I wish him well in the real world.
Posted by: Al | November 13, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Whoa, dude. How long before Moffitt sets a record? He's gotta be close.
Posted by: Mike Lakeland | November 13, 2008 at 08:14 AM