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Was USFL Pittsburgh Maulers De'Veon Smith really fired for not eating chicken salad?
The former Howland and Michigan football star was released from the USFL Pittsburgh Maulers in what the team staff is stating was for being 'disrespectful.' Smith claims it was because he doesn't like chicken salad.
Monday, April 18th 2022, 4:01 PM EDT
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De'Veon Smith talks with 21 Sports Director Dana Balash
Former Howland and Michigan football product De'Veon Smith was released from the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers after nearly a week for what the team is saying was for being 'disrespectful.' Smith claims it was over a menu item of chicken salad following practice a few weeks ago. A video surfaced on Twitter Monday on Smith being told of his released. The video was part of a documentary about the USFL returning.
21 Sports caught up with Smith earlier today to get his side of the story.
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