The former quarterback of the Washington Commanders has made the cut and appears on the official roster for the tryouts ahead of the World Championship that will be held in Düsseldorf. Out of the 24 players who were named, the list will be reduced to 12 to go to Germany in August.

This was his reaction on social media upon hearing the news. “God’s plan. The work is just getting started. Excited to work with my new teammates. USA! USA! USA!”

Will NFL players participate in 2028 Olympics?

The plan is for NFL stars to play in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles as part of Team USA. However, after what happened at the 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic, that is no longer a guarantee.

Specialists like Darrell Doucette at the QB position in flag football showed they are more prepared than names like Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. That’s why rumors about Patrick Mahomes as an alternative will have to wait.

Because of that, if they want a spot, the path appears to be very similar to the one RGIII has taken: seeking an opportunity by following the selection process through different tryouts. At the moment, there are no reserved spots for anyone.

One of the biggest stories of the weekend was undoubtedly Derek Carr’s decision to retire from professional football, which inevitably leaves the starting quarterback spot in Kellen Moore’s Saints wide open—at least for someone with experience.

The situation has sparked a wave of opinions, including that of former Redskins and Ravens QB Robert Griffin III, who, during a recent episode of his Outta Pocket podcast, made it clear that Rodgers should sign with New Orleans—arguing that his experience would significantly elevate the talents of players like Alvin Kamara.

“The New Orleans Saints, Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis, they need to call Aaron Rodgers,” he started. “Not for Mickey Loomis, not for Kellen Moore. But they need to call Aaron Rodgers for Alvin Kamara, for Demario Davis, for Cam Jordan, for Brandin Cooks, for Justin Reed, for Tyrann Mathieu. Those veterans don’t have time for a rebuild.”

“There’s no time to wait around and figure out who your guy is,” Griffin also added. “If you want to contend now, if you want to win now — Aaron Rodgers is your guy.”

Exploring the options to replace Derek Carr

The unexpected news of Derek Carr’s retirement has raised major questions about who will step in as the team’s on-field leader starting in Week 1. While some believe the answer may already be on the roster, others argue the Saints should look outside the organization for a more experienced option.

Naturally, the name Aaron Rodgers once again takes center stage, as his move to the Steelers has yet to be finalized. Still, Kellen Moore is aware that he has three available options that could potentially offer a short-term solution.

The selection of Tyler Shough in the latest NFL Draft opens the door for the former Louisville standout to be one of the candidates, while Spencer Rattler, with his greater experience, emerges as a leading option to take charge of the team. It will be a matter of waiting to see what unfolds in the coming weeks regarding the eventual replacement for Carr in the upcoming season.

The game against the Cincinnati Bengals wasn’t just their third loss of the season—it was also the stage where Jayden Daniels showcased his talent with two touchdown passes and 254 passing yards.

It’s worth noting that Robert Griffin III also had an impressive rookie campaign during his years with the Washington Commanders from 2012 to 2015. His rookie season earned him the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, a Pro Bowl selection, and a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team—all in the same year.

Similarly, Jayden Daniels is in his first year with the Washington Commanders, joining the franchise in 2024. With two wins and one loss, he has quickly established himself as a dual-threat quarterback, averaging 57 rushing yards per game.

Jayden Daniels’ 2024 NFL Season

Despite the Week 1 loss for Daniels and the Commanders, he posted two rushing touchdowns and 88 rushing yards, along with a 70.8% completion rate in the 37-20 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In Weeks 2 and 3, Daniels not only secured his first two wins but also surpassed 200 passing yards per game for the first time, totaling 480 yards over the two weeks. He also improved his completion rate from 79% in Week 2 to an impressive 91.3% in Week 3.

Robert Griffin III is probably one of the biggest talents who never succeeded in recent history. The expectations with the quarterback were high, but injuries made it impossible for him to prove his value.

But now it seems like he wants to un-retire from NFL and make a blockbuster return with the Cowboys. The team needs a quarterback urgently and Robert Griffin III thinks he is the best option for them.

Robert Griffin III beats a hawk in a 40-yard dash and applies himself for the Cowboys

Even though he retired from the NFL after the 2020 season, Robert Griffin III wants to return as soon as possible. The 32-year-old wants an opportunity now that the Cowboys lost Dak Prescott for 6 to 8 weeks.

Before the first Monday Night Football of the season, Robert Griffin III raced a hawk in a 40-yard dash. The former quarterback won and instantly after said “I think the Cowboys just called me”.

Of course it was a joke by Griffin, but he has said multiple times that he is fit to play in any NFL team. Nowadays, Cooper Rush is set to be Prescott’s replacement, but Dallas now has another candidate for the starting quarterback role.

But like some NFL players Griffin III wants to try his luck on TV and this time it will be as a panelist on a pregame show called Monday Night Countdown which is part of the ESPN network and the Monday Night Football show.

RG3 career started in 2012 with the Washington Commanders, but most of his talent was shown during his college years where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2011. But Griffin III is still young at 32 years old he could be the backup quarterback of some young recruit.

Who is Griffin III replacing on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown?

Robert Griffin III will replace none other than Randy Moss, but the truth is that Moss was not fired by ESPN, he decided to leave the network and because of that Griffin III took the opportunity to expand his media career.

Monday Night Countdown will feature a core group of panelists featuring Suzy Kolber, Steve Young, Booger McFarland and Alex Smith alongside Robert Griffin III. The show first aired on September 6, 1993.

Robert Griffin was, in his early years, one of the most promising quarterbacks to be drafted in the last seasons. Unfortunately, the injuries hunted him down through his whole career and, when he seemed to be healthy, it was too late. Other QBs won the race for the starting job and RGIII’s only hope was to be a solid backup.

In his last appereance in the NFL, Griffin was behind Lamar Jackson as quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. He started his last game on Week 12 of the 2020 season due to his teammate testing positive to COVID-19. He completed seven passes for 33 yards and a pick in the loss 19-14 to the Steelers. Then, he vanished and exit the league to become a football commentator for ESPN.

Robert Griffin III, open to a possible NFL return in 2022

“I am ready to go right now”, Robert Griffin III said to KWTX. “I train every day. I throw and work out. I know what it takes to get my body ready and I am doing those things. Yes, it is a little bit tougher when you are flying around everywhere doing stuff for TV, but when you really want something, you make it work. So, if I get that call this year, next year, or five years from now I will be ready to play”,finished.

Griffin bounced around the league with little to no success and settled for a backup job. He eventually left the gridiron and turned to the booth instead, staying close to the game he loved so much.

But now, after running an unofficial 4.48 on a 40-yard dash during a charity event, it seems like RGI III might as well get another shot. Apparently, multiple teams have reached out to the former first-round pick.

NFL News: Robert Griffin III Draws Interest Around The League

“Yes, I did get some calls because of that 4.48,” said Griffin on The Rich Eisen Show. “I’m a young guy, 32 years old. We see guys like Tom Brady playing until they’re 45. Now he’s got seven Super Bowl rings, so that kind of plays into that, and I don’t have any. But the desire to play is still there and you know, I’ve just been blessed that ESPN has given me an opportunity to do what I’ve done for the past eight months in the broadcast world while also understanding that I still have a desire to play.”

Cowboys, Falcons, Bears Are The Teams He’d Want To Play For

The Baylor product went on to name the teams he’d be interested in joining, should the opportunity arrive. He listed the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, and Chicago Bears as his preferred destinations:

“I’ve been reached out to from a plethora of teams,” Griffin said. “Going back home to Texas with the Dallas Cowboys, I know a lot of Washington fans don’t want to hear that, but that would be a great situation for me. The Atlanta Falcons being there with (Marcus) Mariota and (Desmond) Ridder would be a great situation for me. Going to Chicago with Justin FIelds to try to help as much as I possibly can in that quarterback room would also be a great situation.”

Robert Griffin III is one of those guys you can’t help to root for. He’s been through so much and was supposed to be so good, so dominant. Hopefully, he’ll get another shot at the league, even if it’s just as a backup.

Obviously, with that much competition, players have to be almost perfect on and off the gridiron if they don’t want to be out of the league in the blink of an eye, especially if they made it to the NFL as first-round picks.

There are a lot of expectations that come with being taken high in theDraft and more often than not, players fail to live up to the hype. Today, we’re going to let you know about the worst 25 first-round picks of the past decade, either because they didn’t deliver, they got hurt, or their off-court antics cut their career short:

25. Jameis Winston

In 2015,Tampa Bayhad reasons to draftJameis Winston. But it didn’t go according to plan. Between injuries and struggles, he failed to turn the Buccaneersaround and that wasn’t the case.

Throughout his career with theTampa Bay Buccaneers, the former Heisman winner threw 121 TD, 88 INT, completing just 61.3% of his passes. Also, he lost 23 fumbles. Now he’s still trying to keep afloat in the league.

24. Marcus Mariota

You can’t talk about Winston’s career without talking about Mariota’s. It’s been like that since college and it seems like it’s still this way but for the opposing reasons. Neither of them has lived up to the expectations and both lost their starting jobs and had to change teams.

Mariota has been mediocre at best. He hasn’t taken any chances down fill and seems reluctant to run the ball the way he did in college. He’s had his chances, but he didn’t make the best of them.

23. Trey Lance

Don’t get me wrong, Trey Lance still has plenty of time to prove his worth. But the truth is that he has so far fallen short of expectations in San Francisco. While it’s true that injuries held him back, he didn’t make much of an impression when he took the field.

On the other hand, Brock Purdy went in and left everyone speechless by performing way much better than predicted for a last overall pick. The Niners gave up a lot to get Lance, but it hasn’t paid off so far.

22. Zach Wilson

To say Zach Wilson left a lot to be desired in New York is an understatement. To be fair, he has been with the Jets for only two seasons. Even so, it looks like the team has already seen enough of him.

Wilson struggled in ways no one ever imagined in 2021, losing the job multiple times as he couldn’t even capitalize on the many opportunities he suddenly got. He’s still young and has time to turn things around, but it doesn’t look good right now.

21. Solomon Thomas

Solomon Thomas’ career didn’t get off to the start everybody expected when the San Francisco 49ers took him 3rd overall in 2017 out of Stanford. Thus far, he’s logged just 93 combined tackles and 6.0 sacks over his career.

Thomas has been a huge advocate for suicide prevention and depression since his sister committed suicide, so obviously, he’s had more important things to focus than his NFL career. The 49ers recently declined their fifth-year option on him.

20. Björn Werner

Björn Werner was a beast during his time in Florida State, and there was even a point where he was considered a top-3 prospect in most mocks, so the Indianapolis Colts took him with the 24th overall pick of the 2013 Draft.

However, the German’s career was riddled with nagging injuries and constant pains, so he was out of the league just 3 years after entering the NFL. He tried to make the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster in 2016 but failed and retired with just 81 career tackles and 6.5 sacks.

19. Ereck Flowers

The New York Giants have sure messed up a couple of their recent first-round picks and Ereck Flowers wasn’t the exception to that rule. He was often a weak spot on the team’s offensive line and was out of the Big Apple after just three years.

The Giants declined their 5th-year option and he’s bounced around since, joining the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins on one-year deals. Such a shame for a former 9th overall pick.

18. Dee Milliner

Dee Milliner was a consensus All-American in 2012 and the New York Jets took him 9th overall out of Alabama as one of the biggest defensive threats of his class. Sadly, he underperformed from day one and even lost his starting job just 3 games into his rookie season.

Milliner bounced back in a big way after a brief stint on the bench. Still, injuries took a toll on his career and he ended up missing 27 games over his first three years in the league and he hasn’t played since being released by the Jets in 2016.

17. Greg Robinson

Greg Robinson made it to the league as the 2nd overall pick out of Auburn in 2014. He was supposed to be one of the best offensive tackles in the world for many years to come, but vastly underperformed and often saw his quarterback take big hits due to his lackluster play.

The Rams moved him to guard and tackle but he continued to struggle. He tried his luck with the Lions and Browns, and in February 2020was arrested in Texas for possession of 156.9 pounds of marijuana.

16. Carson Wentz

Back in the day,Carson Wentzlooked like one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the entire National Football League. Unfortunately, a season-ending injury completely changed the course of his career.

Wentz was playing at an MVP level until a torn ACL and LCL ruled him out for the remainder of the season, in which theEaglesended up winning theSuper Bowlwith Nick Foles under center. Wentz tried but he hasn’t been the same since that injury, and eventually failed to impress in Indianapolis and Washington.

15. Kevin White

Kevin White has hurt thousands of Fantasy teams since making it to the league as the 7th overall pick in 2015. The talent and upside are clearly there, but he just hasn’t been able to stay healthy and has missed way more time than what he’s been able to play.

Throughout the course of his career, White has barely grabbed 25 passes for 285 yards and is yet to score his first touchdown. It’s hard to put the blame on an injured guy, but the Bears must be really regretting their choice.

14. EJ Manuel

EJ Manuel was yet another college football star that struggled in the NFL. After leading the Florida State Seminoles to an ACC Championship, everybody thought he was poised for stardom at the next stage. Needless to say, that wasn’t the case.

The Buffalo Bills took Manuel with the 16th overall pick in 2013. He started 17 games for them with just 6 wins before joining the Oakland Raiders and later the Kansas City Chief’s practice squad. He threw for 3,767 career yards with 20 touchdowns and 16 picks.

13. Baker Mayfield

It’s not like Baker Mayfield is a bad quarterback, but he was nowhere near the expectations for a first overall pick. The Browns used the first selection on him in 2018, regretting their decision only four years later.

Mayfield had a great season in 2020 but left a lot to be desired the following year, and Cleveland gave up on him. He later failed to get his career back on track in Carolina, and after a short stint with the Rams, the Bucs gave him another chance.

12. Paxton Lynch

The Denver Broncos have been great at taking mediocre quarterbacks in the Draft and Paxton Lynch is a perfect example of that. They took him 26th overall in 2016 to try and lead the post-Peyton Manning era, but this guy had literally nothing in him.

Lynch ended up starting 4 games for the Broncos, completing just 79 of his 128 passing attempts (61.7%). He threw 4 touchdown passes with 4 interceptions, adding 16 rushes for 55 yards and 1 fumble lost.

11. Nelson Agholor

Nelson Agholor entered the league with a lot of expectations around him, and at some point, he was a prolific wideout for the Eagles. He also did a decent job in Las Vegas, but his career went downhill in New England.

The Patriots signed him to a two-year contract but henever looked likethe dangerous wideout they expected to be paying for. Consequently, they didn’t count on him as a primary target andleft as a free agent in 2023.

10. Laquon Treadwell

Laquon Treadwell had quite a career at Ole Miss, finishing as the program’s all-time leading receiver, so the Minnesota Vikings took him with the 23rd overall pick in 2016. Also, he was the fourth wide receiver taken on his class behind Corey Coleman, Will Fuller, and John Docstson.

However, he didn’t do anything to impress his coaches and was clearly and vastly outplayed by both Adam Thielen and Steffon Diggs. He’s now with the Atlanta Falcons and has grabbed 65 receptions for 701 yards and just 2 scores over his career.

9. Isaiah Wilson

Unfortunately, Isaiah Wilson is one of those cases people call a bust. After making an impression during his college tenure at the University of Georgia, Tennesseeused its first round pick in the 2020 draft on him.

The offensive tackle, however, was involved in countless controversial episodes off the field and it proved costly. The Titans sent him to Miami in 2021, but the Dolphins eventually released him as he missed workouts and was late for physical.

8. Teddy Bridgewater

For a while,Teddy Bridgewaterseemed to be capable to start in the NFL. He had his chances with different teams, but it became clear before long he wasn’t worth a first round pick. There’s a reason why theVikingslet him go after a few seasons.

Bridgewater spent a couple of years in New Orleans before being the Panthers’ starter for just one season. He also failed to impress in Denver, later being relegated to backup in Miami. He managed to get multiple jobs, but didn’t perform like a first-rounder.

7. Jared Goff

Look, it’s not like he was a complete failure or anything else. But the fact the Rams had to move on from Jared Goff in order to win a Super Bowl proves they made a mistake in using their first overall pick on him.

Goff somehow managed to be the quarterback that led LA to a Super Bowl, but failed to do something to win the game. He is fine for the Lions, but a player that enters the league as a No. 1 pick will always be demanded more.

6. Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel’s story is pretty sad. He had it all to be the league’s next superstar but wasn’t able to fight his demons. Partying, substance abuse, and overwhelming fame destroyed what could’ve been a legendary career for sure.

Manziel ended up with just 1,657 yards while completing 57% of his passes. He threw 7 touchdown passes against 7 interceptions and was never the dual-threat offensive juggernaut we all expected him to be. He then tried his luck in the AAF and XFL but continued to struggle to stay on the wagon.

5. Josh Rosen

It’s still pretty soon to just give up on Josh Rosen. Given the right coaching and environment, he could still turn around just fine. However, after what we saw from him with the Dolphins last year, there are huge concerns about his future in the NFL.

I mean, he got benched on a team that was trying to tank, so that says a lot about how poorly he performed. Thus far, he’s made 16 starts and averaged just 57 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns, 19 interceptions, and 5 fumbles lost. He may go down as the guy teams drafted to tank for a better quarterback.

4. Reuben Foster

Reuben Foster had it all to become one of the most disruptive defenders of the decade. After thriving at Alabama, the San Francisco 49ers took him with the 31st overall pick in 2017 but his legal issues forced the team to suspend him after just one season with the team.

Foster hasn’t been able to stay out of trouble since making it to the NFL and has also struggled with injuries, tearing both his ACL and LCL. He’s now with the Washington Redskins and has logged a grand total of 84 career tackles.

3. Blake Bortles

Some people had Blake Bortles as Ben Roethlisberger’s second coming. The Jacksonville Jaguars took him 3rd overall in 2014 out of UCF. While no one can argue he has a cannon for an arm, he’s far from a franchise quarterback and his lack of mobility and awareness were historically bad.

He did have 103 touchdowns against 75 interceptions throughout his career, but it’s clear that he’s not the kind of game-changing quarterback you’d expect out of 3rd overall pick.

2. Sam Darnold

It became clear the Jets wasted a first round pick on Sam Darnold when they used another first-rounder to get Zach Wilson a few years later. Selected third-overall in 2018, Darnold never lived up to the expectations.

He started for New York in three straight seasons until the team gave up. Darnold was traded to the Panthers in 2021, but was relegated to backup only a year later. Carolina also saw enough of him and let him walk away as a free agent.

1. Mitch Trubisky

And last, but not least, we find Mitch Trubisky, the 2nd overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft and considered by many as the biggest bust of that class, especially considering the Bears could’ve drafted Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson instead.

Trubisky isn’t even a lock to be the team’s starter anymore with Nick Foles in town. His lack of awareness, poor decision making, and blatant disregard for his teammate’s route-running ability make Trubisky one of the worst first-round picks ever. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not the worst player on this list, but considering who the Bears could’ve got and what they gave for Foles, he’s the worst pick for sure.