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J.T. Barrett was beyond phenomenal at Ohio State.
Buckeyes fans love him, and for good reason. Look up Barrett’s name in the Ohio State record books and you’re bound to find him more than just once or twice.
If Barrett were to become a starting QB in the NFL, he would have an enormous fan base behind him — aside from that particular NFL squad — that’s for sure. But, his opportunity may have to wait.
On Saturday, the day of Ohio State’s 2018 season opener, news broke that Barrett had been cut by the New Orleans Saints.
The Saints have waived QB J.T. Barrett.
— LeadingNFL (@LeadingNFL) September 1, 2018
However, it’s not all bad.
#Saints practice squad: QB J.T. Barrett, LB Vince Biegel, TE Garrett Griffin, DT Woodrow Hamilton, DE Alex Jenkins, WR Keith Kirkwood, OT Rick Leonard, RBs Dwayne Washington and Jonathan Williams, OL Nate Wozniakand TE Deon Yelder.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 2, 2018
Barrett is a part of the Saints practice squad, which will give him a chance to prove his worth. Buckeye fans know exactly what he can do.
And at the very least, that is win football games.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.