There’s going to be one interesting last name on the back of Washington jerseys this training camp, and yes — it’s exactly what you think. Tulane linebacker Nico Marley had a tryout with Washington’s NFL team over the weekend and made enough of an impression to be signed to the roster.
Bob Marley’s grandson signs with the Washington NFL team
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Marley is only 5’8, but he made an impact during his four years. He finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in tackles for loss while totaling 319 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
The legacy of Nico’s musical grandfather is likely going to follow him throughout his football career — so he can either reject it and try to carve out his own path or embrace it for now and enjoy these Bob-Marley-related football puns until his name stands independent of his family’s.
- No Touchdown No cry.
- I Sacked the Sheriff
- Jamming (at the line of scrimmage)
- So Much Trouble With Goodell
- Buffalo (Bills) Soldier
- Three Dirty Birds
Sorry.
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