Free-agent quarterback Ben DiNucci recently went viral after sharing a photo of himself enjoying a beer at an airport, following his release from the Atlanta Falcons. His post humorously read, "Not many beers better than the airport ‘I just got cut from the NFL for the 7th time’ beer. Trust me, you wouldn’t understand."
On Saturday, the Falcons announced they had cut DiNucci along with 11 other players as they began to finalize their roster ahead of the deadline for the 2025 season. DiNucci had been signed just a few days earlier due to an injury to reserve quarterback Emory Jones. He had a brief appearance during the Falcons’ recent preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, where he attempted two passes and thrown an interception.
With Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins firmly entrenched as the top two quarterbacks on the depth chart, and Easton Stick as the third, DiNucci faced an uphill battle to make the final roster.
Originally selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, DiNucci logged 219 passing yards in three games during his rookie season. His journey has included stints with the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, but each time, he found himself back on the free-agent market.
As DiNucci reflects on his uncertain NFL future leading into the 2025 season, he seems to maintain a sense of humor about his situation, sharing insights on social media about his experiences.
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