Football is a cruel business sometimes. Opportunities can get taken away as quickly as they arrive through no fault of the player. And for one potential Washington Commanders breakout star, history could be repeating itself this summer.
There was a lot to like about Jordan Magee's impact during his initial rookie transition last year. The ferocious linebacker looked set for a key rotational role after impressing, but a knee injury that required surgery dented his progress considerably.
Magee came back midway through the season, but the Commanders brought him along gradually. He was a special teams asset and nothing more.