In a shocking turn of events, the New England Patriots made the bold decision to release wide receiver Jalen Reagor from their practice squad just days before their Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. The move came as a surprise to many, as Reagor had shown promise as a young talent in the league.
The catalyst for Reagor’s release seemed to be a social media post that he shared on Instagram, only to quickly delete. The post featured a meme depicting a luxurious Bugatti sports car parked outside a modest home, leading many to interpret it as a not-so-subtle jab at his situation with the Patriots. Was Reagor implying that he was the high-end sports car surrounded by mediocrity on the practice squad?
According to a report from The Boston Herald, Reagor’s departure was not solely due to his social media antics. There were apparently underlying tensions between Reagor and the team that had been brewing for some time, with the Instagram post serving as the final straw.
At just 25 years old, Reagor was a highly-touted prospect coming out of college, selected as the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He had shown flashes of potential during his time with the Eagles, Vikings, and now the Patriots, but had yet to fully break out as a star in the league.
In his 56 career games, Reagor had compiled 79 receptions for 937 yards and four touchdowns. While those numbers may not jump off the page, there is no denying his raw talent and potential to make an impact on the field. It remains to be seen where Reagor will land next, as he looks to continue his NFL career and prove his worth in the league.
