Linebacker Jared Bartlett is officially the newest member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, but his arrival means wide receiver Ben Patterson is already off the roster. The Jaguars announced this move Sunday morning, showing they aren’t wasting any time making early season adjustments.
Bartlett’s Hustle to Jacksonville
This isn’t Bartlett’s first rodeo, not by a long shot. The guy’s been hustling since he went undrafted out of Cincinnati last year, playing for the Jets, Packers, and Cardinals. Seriously, that’s a tour! He actually got into two games with Arizona, even clocking 35 special teams snaps before he wrapped up last season on their practice squad. Then, back in January, he signed a future contract with the Panthers. But that stint was super brief; he opened camp with them last month and was waived just a couple of days later. Now, he’s back in the league, trying to stick with the Jaguars. You gotta respect the grind.
Ben Patterson’s Quick Exit
For Ben Patterson, this is a brutal hit. He just signed with the Jaguars this April after going undrafted, hoping to carve out his spot. Making it to an NFL roster, even as an undrafted guy, is a massive achievement. But with Bartlett coming in, Patterson was the corresponding waiver. It’s a harsh, quick reminder of how incredibly fluid and cutthroat this league is, especially when rosters are still solidifying early in the season.
So, Bartlett gets another shot at making an impact, and Patterson is on the hunt for his next opportunity. This is the NFL; it’s always moving, always changing, always adjusting.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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