Every August in the NFL, fans find a local underdog to fall in love with during training camp. For Cleveland, that player was wide receiver Luke Floriea. The mentor, who was also born in Ohio and a Kent State graduate, was a preseason favourite, catching three touchdown passes. However, Floriea kept getting the ball and getting to the hoop, but he never got a shot in the hand. When final roster cuts arrived, the Browns let him walk, choosing not to bring him onto their practice squad. Floriea is just days removed from waiving rights and has now garnered a big-boy NFL tryout with the Seahawks, where he has one more chance at proving his worth on a professional field.
A Fresh Opportunity Out West
Football moves quickly, and one team’s tough roster decision is another team’s opportunity. The Seattle Seahawks took notice of Floriea’s preseason tape and brought him in for an official tryout. Seattle’s perennial search for a grinder with an edge was on target this August as Floriea brought his own style of energy and toughness to his play. This is the next critical step in Floriea’s NFL journey. His early tryout soon after the team cut him from their roster would be a clear indicator of the league’s interest in his big moments, and that’s exactly what he did get. If he can find a home that makes him feel at ease and where he can put in the same amount of energy and playmaking that he had on Sundays, then he
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