He missed the jump into the Arizona Cardinals squad, but: New rules keep the Viennese dream alive
Bernhard Seikovits continues to give full throttle at the Cardinals
Of course, the disappointment briefly came when Bernhard Seikovits found out that he hadn't made it into the 53-man roster for the Arizona Cardinals. But it didn't last long, after all, he knew that his place in the Practice Squad was secure. “This marks a further milestone in my actually short time here in Arizona,” said the 24-year-old Viennese proudly, “at the same time it will be my starting shot to step on the gas here in the regular season and deliver top performance.” Because The dream of your first NFL mission has not yet burst, the chance is still alive. Because of a rule change, it can come faster than expected.
The initial 53.
– Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 31, 2021
Additional motivation
Each team can nominate a training squad comprising 16 athletes – plus a player from the International Pathway Program. In the case of the Arizona Cardinals, that will be Seikovits. What is new compared to the previous season is that the additional 17th man from the Practice Squad can also be pulled up into the active squad during the season if necessary. “The new NFL regulation that I, as a player, can also be pulled out of the Pathway Program for the entire season is of course a great motivation. There are always opportunities and opportunities for me, ”says Seikovits happily.
The new season kicks off next week when the Dallas Cowboys claim defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cardinals start against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 12th – initially without Austrian reinforcements. Just like the New York Giants against the Denver Broncos. After missing the squad spot, Sandro Platzgummer could hope for a transfer or a place in the practice squad.
