Months After Emotional Dad-Son Moment, Super Bowl XXXI Champion Set to Open NFL Doors for 25-Year-Old Heir

The NFL is not only known for extraordinary footballers taking on each other on the field, but also for some of the most heartwarming moments in sports. From Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry receiving a huge welcome at Arrowhead Stadium after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma to ex-Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee buying an SUV for an army veteran’s family, the list of moving moments in the league is endless. And now, Jacksonville Jaguars HC Doug Pederson is creating another heartwarming moment that he’ll remember in the NFL.

Pederson has had quite the record in the league. Winning the Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers back in 1996, Pederson also led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl championship in the 2017 season. He was also one of the key factors because of which QB Carson Wentz with the Eagles, as the QB went on to make several single-season records during his tenure there. And now, Doug Pederson is opening up the window of opportunity in the NFL for his 25-year-old son, who will be joining his dad in the league.

Doug Pederson is about to sign his son to the Jaguars 

The Jaguars HC’s son TE Josh Pederson might be in for a family reunion in the NFL in the coming days. The 25-year-old went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft but went on to spend time with the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the New Orleans Saints. However, he never made it to a regular season roster, which led to him signing with the USFL team, the Houston Gamblers, for the 2023 season.

He finished second on the Gamblers with 24 receptions and 325 receiving yards in 10 games. And now, according to an article by Clutch Points, Josh Pederson might be on the verge of joining his dad to play for the Jaguars. The Gamblers announced that they are terminating their contract with Josh Pederson after signing with an NFL team. While the NFL team is yet to be announced, Pederson might be joining his dad to play for the Jaguars.

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If Josh Pederson signs with the Jaguars, this will be the second time we see a father-son moment this offseason in the NFL, as fans will also remember the draft day jitters when Dallas Cowboys scout Chris Vaughn made an emotional draft call to his son.

Vaughn makes an emotional draft call to his son

The 2023 NFL Draft was a roller coaster of emotions for Chris Vaughn and his RB son, Deuce Vaughn. The Kansas State RB remained undrafted till the sixth round of the 2023 draft. That is when Cowboys owner Jerry Jones surprised Chris Vaughn by revealing that they are acquiring his son as the 212 overall pick. The Cowboys scout then got the opportunity to make the call to his son, where he asked his son in a teary-eyed voice, “Look here man, do you want to come to work with me next week?” When his son answered by stating that he “wouldn’t mind at all”, the Cowboys draft room was left elated, as they all experienced the heartwarming moment of a proud father.

And now, if Josh Pederson joins the Jaguars, it will be interesting to see if he can impress his HC father, and go on to become an important part of his regular roster in the future. 

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