
The business side of the NFL can be brutal even for the most established veterans.
For undrafted players trying to make it in the league, it can be a rough experience.
Ben Boulware is the latest example.
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Last week, the 49ers signed the linebacker to their practice squad. Figuring he had found a home with the 49ers, the former Clemson star had big plans for Tuesday. According to his Twitter feed, Boulware signed a lease on an expensive apartment at 10:34am this morning. At 11:52am, he picked up his mom and girlfriend from the airport.
It was looking like a really good day for Boulware, right? According to Boulware, three minutes after he picked up his mom and girlfriend, the 49ers cut him from the practice squad. That's a gutpunch.
Check out the series of tweets from Boulware this afternoon:
https://twitter.com/benboulware7/status/907746423512342530