Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor offered words of support to kicker Roberto Aguayo who was recently released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The dismissal of Aguayo by the Buccaneers was a powerful moment that was captured in the second episode of the HBO program “Hardknocks.”
The former Ohio State standout shared his inspirational message on an Instagram post by the NFL which featured Aguayo being cut by Tampa Bay. In the post by the veteran pass catcher, he shared a number of times he was released by NFL teams during his six-year career.
The 6’4″ wide receiver was drafted as a quarterback by the Oakland Raiders in 2011 and had to change positions in order to keep his dream to play in the NFL alive. Pryor’s encouragement both highlights the fraternal bonds that NFL players share and the harsh realities of how hard it is to earn a roster spot on a team.
Despite being one of the more popular players on the Redskins, Pryor’s display of understanding towards Aguayo illustrates how his own NFL journey has driven him towards success.