Justin Pugh just endeared himself to millions of football fans with this spectacular one-liner.
After being drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft then leaving in free agency a few years later, Pugh was recently reunited with the team on a practice squad contract. Headed into Sunday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills, Pugh was elevated off the practice squad to take over duties as New York’s left guard for the game.
And Pugh didn’t waste his chance to put himself back on the map in the hearts of Giants fans everywhere. As Pugh and the Giants offense were taking the field, Sunday Night Football played its customary introductions for New York’s starting lineup. When it was Pugh’s turn to be introduced to fans at home, he didn’t miss with this hilarious quip: “Justin Pugh, straight off the couch!”
Justin Pugh keeping it real in his first game back 😂 @JustinPugh
📺: #NYGvsBUF on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/7gJiGANIor pic.twitter.com/tDnrvHpEHP— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2023
Talk about as perfect of an intro as you can have. NFL fans agreed, as they chimed in on Twitter to say how much they enjoyed Pugh’s charming Sunday Night Football intro.
Justin Pugh: "Straight off the couch." LOL
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) October 16, 2023
Justin Pugh: "Straight off the couch" #NYGiants
Tremendous.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 16, 2023
Justin Pugh might have the best introduction line we've heard in a long time.
— Ashley Colley (@ashleycolley) October 16, 2023
Dude is an absolute legend for this. 😂😂😂 https://t.co/CpGxtieHUD
— Linda (@ninergirl783) October 16, 2023
I have never vibed with a football player more https://t.co/CUh8haT0ey
— Jack 'Casper' Ecclestone (@ghostuba) October 16, 2023
Relatable. https://t.co/KWSUfM4M6U
— Stephie Tweets 🏈💜 (@stephietweets) October 16, 2023
I don't know much about Justin Pugh but am quickly becoming a fan…..this is great!! https://t.co/k0bR5wAMk4
— Talkin' Sportz (@BpTalkin) October 16, 2023
CLASSIC https://t.co/kq0GCnsLWG
— Glenn (@GLENNderson1) October 16, 2023
— Aaron Jordan (@aaronjordantv8) October 16, 2023