Life in the NFL isn’t always Super Bowls and champagne. For some players, it’s fighting for a roster spot year after year. That’s been the case for quarterback Ben DiNucci, who has now been released by NFL teams seven different times. Instead of sulking, DiNucci turned the moment into a viral one, raising a glass of beer at an airport and posting about it. The internet, surprisingly, loved every second of it.
Ben DiNucci’s airport beer post strikes a chord on social media
After his latest release by the Atlanta Falcons, Ben DiNucci didn’t post a long statement or a sad goodbye. Instead, he kept it short and humorous, calling it an “airport beer” kind of day. That simple line, paired with a photo of him with a drink, exploded online. For fans, it was refreshing to see an athlete handle such a tough setback with humor instead of heartbreak.
Once the post hit X (formerly Twitter), fans rallied around Ben DiNucci with the perfect mix of jokes and genuine support. Some praised his resilience, saying being cut seven times is still proof of a long NFL career. Others joked about how relatable an “airport beer” feels when life knocks you down. One fan even flipped it into motivation, saying,
“Being in a position to get cut 7x is an honorable accomplishment. Hope the next one sticks! 🍻”
NFL fans show support for Ben DiNucci after his hilarious airport beer post about 7 cuts
Ben DiNucci’s rollercoaster NFL career
Ben DiNucci’s story has always been about persistence. Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, he went from backup to starting quarterback in just his first season, even posting a 1–0 record in his lone start.
Since then, he’s bounced around the league with stops at the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, and most recently, the Atlanta Falcons.
Across his career, Ben DiNucci has started 3 games and thrown for 219 yards. While he’s never been a franchise quarterback, he’s built a reputation as a reliable backup with veteran leadership. And now, after his seventh cut, his viral “airport beer” post shows exactly why fans keep rooting for him—because he’s handling the chaos with honesty, humor, and grit.
Seven cuts later, Ben DiNucci isn’t giving up. Whether he gets that elusive eighth chance in the NFL or not, his viral beer post reminded fans of why they still pull for him. In a league where careers end overnight, Ben DiNucci has turned survival into its own victory. And judging by the internet’s reaction, he’s still very much a fan favorite.
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