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Rookie DB Calls ‘Rookie Duties’ Nonsense, Says He Was Disrespected for Not Spending Money on Fried Chicken for Veteran Teammates

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Every NFL locker room comes with traditions, and for rookies, that often means doing a little extra for the veterans. From carrying pads to paying for meals, “rookie duties” have long been a way for newcomers to earn their stripes. But this year in Pittsburgh, one young defensive back isn’t exactly buying in.

The Steelers’ veterans have kept up the tradition of having rookies buy fried chicken or Popeyes for the defensive room after practice. For most first-year players, it’s seen as a light-hearted rite of passage. But for one rookie, the expectation has felt more like a burden than a bonding exercise.

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According to sources inside the locker room, the rookie has voiced frustration after being called out for not spending money on food for his teammates. While older players view it as harmless fun, the young DB has made it clear he thinks the tradition has gone too far.

Instead of simply accepting the task, he openly criticized the practice, saying it undermined his place in the team and made him feel like he wasn’t respected for his work on the field.

That rookie is Sebastian Castro, who is currently part of the Steelers’ practice squad. Despite his uphill battle to prove himself, Castro didn’t shy away from speaking his mind.

“They told me I had to spend my own money and go buy fried chicken for the veterans, just to prove I belong here. When I didn’t, they treated me like I wasn’t part of the team. To me, that’s nonsense. Respect should come from how you play, not from what you buy.” – Sebastian Castro

For some, Castro’s stance is refreshing, a sign that younger players are ready to push back against outdated traditions. For others, it raises questions about whether he’s putting himself at risk of alienating the veterans whose support he’ll need to climb the roster ladder.

Either way, it’s a reminder that the culture inside the locker room is evolving—and not every rookie is willing to play along.

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