Playing tight end for Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens? Let’s just say it’s a tough gig at this point. With Mark Andrews running the show and Isaiah Likely proving he’s more than just a backup, breaking into that lineup is like trying to become a seventh friend—there’s just no room on that couch. It’s brutal. And for some guys, especially young TEs, it means getting left out in the cold.

We’re talking about the former Pioneer Central School standout TE, Michael Rigerman. Some might not have heard of his name lately, considering the guy didn’t get an opportunity in the NFL. In fact, Rigerman didn’t even get a chance to sign on a team’s practice squad after the Ravens waived him in the last season. And now, he is pleading with all the NFL franchises to sign him.

On Wednesday, Rigerman took to his official Instagram handle and shared a story, while writing, “Come get me man. Been ready. Will always be ready.” Prior to entering the pros, Rigerman played the tight end at the NCAA Division II school Findlay in Ohio. Now, that’s where things got messy for the young TE.

See, after finishing his collegiate career (1,807 yards and 21 touchdowns), Rigerman was ready to enter the pros. BUT! The guy went undrafted in the last season’s draft before the Baltimore team signed him as an undrafted free agent. Rigerman signed a $2.8 million deal with the Ravens and appeared in all three preseason games for the team.

However, the team waived him, along with six other players, ahead of the NFL’s cut-down day. The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec reported the news after the Ravens waived him. “TE Mike Rigerman and WR Sean Ryan were part of the first wave of Ravens roster cuts” he wrote in his post. Rigerman was eligible to sign with any team’s practice squad. But here we are, and the TE is pleading with the NFL franchises to sign him.

NFL’s talent: Waived, ignored, and waiting for a shot

Over the years, the NFL’s history has taught us many things—it’s uncommon for the players to be waived, and struggling to find a new home is one of them. Take Michael Rigerman, for instance. The guy tallied 1,807 yards and 21 TDs during his collegiate career and earned Second Team All-American honors in 2023 before entering the NFL. Fast forward to now, and the Ravens waived him even before his rookie season kicked off.

But let’s be real—this isn’t the first time we’ve seen players left hanging, waiting for a shot that never comes, right? The New England Patriots retained the offensive tackle Caleb Jones and linebacker Andrew Parker Jr earlier this year. And now? Well, a few days ago, the Pats waived both of their players. The kicker? Both Jones and Parker went through waivers unclaimed.

On top of that, the Los Angeles Chargers also released their former second-round cornerback, Asante Samuel Jr., the son of Asante Samuel, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Pats, after the guy played his first four seasons with the team. While there are certain speculations around his signing, one thing’s for sure—guys like Michael Rigerman, Caleb Jones, and Andrew Parker Jr. are still stuck in limbo, waiting for their shot.