Justin Pugh is not letting his moment in the sun go to waste.
The New York Giants offensive lineman went viral during this week’s edition of “Sunday Night Football” for his ethereal player intro. While most players usually state their alma maters after giving their names in intros, Pugh instead said that he was “straight off the couch.”
That could not have been more accurate for Pugh, who just signed to the Giants practice squad less than two weeks prior and was suddenly elevated to the active roster for Week 6 with the team’s offensive line wrecked by injuries. While the Giants lost a tight one to the Buffalo Bills, Pugh did his part, playing 77 total snaps between both left guard and left tackle.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that Pugh capitalized on his newfound online fame. He apparently just launched a fresh new “Straight Off The Couch” T-shirt line (in honor of his viral moment).
The former first-round pick is actually no spring chicken. This is now the 11th NFL season for the 33-year-old, and he already had a previous stint with the Giants in which he was around for a lot of their drama. Pugh is getting a second run in the spotlight and definitely making the most of it.
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