Last week, Joey Mbu was in a meeting with his fellow defensive linemen when, out of nowhere, Bryan Cox delivered news the UDFA signing won't soon forget.
Matt Bryant’s injury opened up a roster spot, Cox explained, and Mbu, a practice squad member, should prepare to be called up for Sunday’s game. Naturally, the 22-year-old was excited. So were his teammates in the room—including Ra’Shede Hageman, who joked that Mbu might cry during the national anthem.
“It felt like my hard work was starting to pay off,” Mbu said. “It felt great knowing the coaches trust me to do the job and not have to look elsewhere.