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Myles Jack Considered Becoming Electrician or Plumber Before Eagles Contract

Myles Jack thought his NFL career might be over before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this week.

The veteran linebacker told reporters on Wednesday that he considered becoming an electrician or plumber after the Pittsburgh Steelers cut him in March:

Zach Berman

(Re: trade school — Jack signed a $57M contract with Jags. But: "I like to work. I couldn't sit at home. I've been blessed to make a lot of money. I could retire and sit at the house. ...I want to be innovative. If a Zombie apocalypse came, I want to be able to build something.