Fansided · Jul 20, 2025
Former Nebraska corner lands another NFL shot with NFC title contender
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesDicaprio Bootle may not be winning any NFL MVP awards anytime soon. Still, the former Nebraska football star has another chance to extend his pro career.
The former Husker has been a bit of a journeyman in the National Football League since finishing his time in Lincoln during the COVID season. He kicked things off as an UDFA with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played in seven games over two seasons. He then spent one year with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Los Angeles Chargers last season.
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