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Steelers' QB-WR potential dual threat leaves NFL to sign contract in UFL
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released John Rhys Plumlee, a player who has played as both a quarterback and wide receiver. He is set to join the UFL, a spring football league.
Key points
- John Rhys Plumlee released by Pittsburgh Steelers
- Played as both quarterback and wide receiver
- Signing contract with UFL, a spring football league
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The Pittsburgh Steelers recently released a player who has spent time in the NFL as both a quarterback and a wide receiver.
And at least for now, he'll be taking his talents to the UFL, the ongoing spring football league.
The athlete: John Rhys Plumlee.
The UFL announced over the weekend that Plumlee has signed with the Houston Gamblers, who are listing him as a quarterback.
Plumlee's NFL journey has been fascinating for a guy who has yet to appear in a regular season game.
He was a college quarterback at Ole Miss and then UCF.
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He has also been on the roster of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks. For those teams, he was listed as a QB.
Q&A
Why did John Rhys Plumlee leave the NFL for the UFL?
John Rhys Plumlee left the NFL after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers and will continue his career in the UFL.
What positions did John Rhys Plumlee play in the NFL?
John Rhys Plumlee played as both a quarterback and a wide receiver during his time in the NFL.
What is the UFL and when does it operate?
The UFL is a spring football league that provides opportunities for players to continue their careers outside of the NFL season.
