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It seems USC’s star quarterback Caleb Williams might just be shooting for the moon with his NFL aspirations.
According to a report from July from ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio, Williams and his representatives, have been making some noise about a rather bold demand. The report says that Caleb wants a piece of ownership from the NFL team that will pick him in the 2024 Draft, if he decides to enter it. He’s currently favored to go 1st overall.
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And he’s not alone, the report also adds that Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tried to cut a similar deal with the New York Jets during contract negotiations. Can you imagine owning a part of the team you play for? That’s like living the dream on a whole new level.
But, here’s the kicker – the NFL stepped in and said no to Rodgers. As per the league, players or employees getting a piece of the team’s action is a big no-no.
It would’ve been really interesting if something like this goes through but clearly unlikely.