It’s not often you hear an NFL player describe being cut as a “moment of gratitude.” But that’s exactly how Ben DiNucci , the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has chosen to frame one of the most relentless journeys in professional football. Seven releases. Five different franchises, including Denver , Buffalo , and New Orleans . And yet, every time, his response wasn’t frustration — it was resilience. As he put it, “To be able to be cut seven times, you’ve got to be signed equally as many times. ” That perspective alone tells you why DiNucci has become a cult figure for fans who love the grind of the NFL’s fringes just as much as its superstars.

Still, the fascination with DiNucci has never been about his stats — one career start, a handful of preseason snaps,

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