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INGLEWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen 17 leads his team on the field before the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams on September 8, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire NFL: SEP 08 Bills at Rams Icon220908083

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INGLEWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen 17 leads his team on the field before the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams on September 8, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire NFL: SEP 08 Bills at Rams Icon220908083
As the NFL season is moving rapidly, the trade deadline which was 31st October is also past due. Now, in the place where blockbuster trades are as strategic as the game itself, the personal stories of those involved are often eclipsed by the roar of the crowd. Especially with the analysis of pundits. Yet, beneath the surface of these athletic exchanges lies a stark reality.
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One such instance recently came to the forefront with the trade of a well-known cornerback. As he transitions from green and gold to new colors, the emotional fallout has been unexpectedly candid. It has raised eyebrows and pulled a few heartstrings. But what could bring a seasoned player to mistake such a significant call for a mere jest?
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Brian Gutekunst called Rasul Douglas regarding his trade
Recently, MLFootball revealed something that might surprise many. They revealed something that highlighted the often-overlooked emotional impact of NFL trades. The former Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas, who is now traded to the Buffalo Bills cast a spotlight on the personal toll such business decisions can take.
TOUGH BUSINESS: New #Bills CB Rasul Douglas said #Packers GM Brian Gutekunst called him to inform him that he was being traded and that he HUNG up on Gutekunst because he thought it was a JOKE?
Aaron Jones and Douglas cried after they found out that he was actually being traded? pic.twitter.com/svGhT6gF5E
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 2, 2023
Douglas revealed that he initially hung up on Packers GM Brian Gutekunst thinking the trade news was a joke. But later, he faced a harsh reality check when it actually turned out to be true. The trade left a few emotional. The sentimental weight of the trade was palpable as teammates Aaron Jones and Douglas shared an emotional moment.
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The two shed tears over the separation when they found out that it wasn?t a prank but their reality. They had actually become best friends during their time together in the same team. Now, time will tell if Douglus finds someone in the new team. After his trade, he didn?t practice on-field and the Bills pulled a comedic move on him.
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Buffalo Bills’ witty moment to welcome Douglas
Due to the absence of direct flights from Green Bay to Buffalo meant a delayed arrival for Douglas. Douglas first met his new teammates on the practice field but did not participate as he was settling in. As they released their injury report, they mentioned something that got everyone rolling.
The Bills amusingly cited “just got here” as the official reason for Douglas’s non-participation in the IR. Now, this trade adds a significant player to the Bills’ defense. With a three-year contract already under his belt, Douglas is now preparing to make his mark in Bills.
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What do you think of Douglas? trade? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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