Just weeks after we learned of the heartbreaking news that the mother of Tennessee Titans EDGE Rashad Weaver would no longer pay his phone bill, it appears cornerback Elijah Molden is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Molden’s father, Alex, who is a former NFL player himself, revealed that his son still has his phone bill and car insurance paid for, at least until he signs his rookie deal.
“He doesn’t have money. He may front like he has money… he has to sign his contract,” Alex Molden said, according to The Oregonian’s John Canzano.
Naturally, Molden wasn’t thrilled that his dad publicly shared this information.
Thanks, dad https://t.co/hNxT0qeOWT
— Elijah Molden (@e_mold3n) July 12, 2021
Molden is one of two Titans 2021 draft picks yet to sign their rookie contract, along with fellow third-rounder, linebacker Monty Rice. Perhaps this is a 200 IQ play by Molden to stay on his parents’ dime for a little longer.
According to Over the Cap, the Washington product is projected to make about $4.7 million over the course of his four-year rookie deal, so he should be able to squeeze the expenses into his budget.
If not, we know of another Titans rookie who Molden could go Dutch with in order to help ease the financial burden.
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