America is the land of opportunity, and so is the National Football League. Sometimes opportunity includes second, third, and even fourth chances. But eventually, those chances run out and a team that has been so willing to give them decides it is time to move on. Unfortunately, we might be headed towards such a situation with wide receiver Dee Eskridge.
During the week of joint practices in Nashville between the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, Eskridge did not participate due to injury. This has been the story of his career with Seattle ever since being a second round pick in the 2021 NFL draft. On Saturday against the Titans in the Week 2 preseason game, Eskridge was inactive.
To say Eskridge is on the roster bubble is an understatement. In his career, despite a lofty draft position, Eskridge has a grand total of 17 receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown… in his three seasons in the league. Injuries shortened his first two years, and in 2023 he lost his chance at the first six games of the season thanks to a domestic violence arrest earlier that year.
It should be noted Eskridge was not charged with a crime, but the arrest was certainly more than enough for the NFL to find him in violation of their personal conduct policy.
Right or wrong, teams are (almost) always going to find a spot on the roster for a player they believe can help them win. Talent and potential often takes priority. But eventually, that potential needs to be recognized, and it can only be done so with in-game reps. Opportunities to showcase said talent.
For Eskridge, these opportunities are becoming less available with each practice and game missed.
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