A.J. Francis applies to work for the app because "it would be a cool way to get some extra cash"

Miami Dolphins Player Signs Up to Be an Uber Driver

You know what they say: Those who can, do, and those who can’t become Uber drivers?

A.J. Francis, defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins, applied to be a driver for the popular taxi app on Wednesday.

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On Wednesday evening he Tweeted, “Just applied to be an @Uber driver I hope my background check goes well.”

He followed up a few minutes later with, “People ask me why would you want to be an @uber driver if you play in the NFL You know what’s better than NFL money? More money.”

Francis, 24, told the Daily News that he’s been a longtime user and fan of the app.

“I’ve been using the app for two years, and every driver I talk to says it really helps supplement their income,” he said. “It would be a cool way to get some extra cash.”

Francis was originally signed to the Dolphins in 2013 but spent all of last season on injured reserve. Now he’s ready to get on the field and play his first NFL regular-season game.

“I want to be a major contributor on the team,” Francis said. “I’m hoping to be the big run stopper they need. That’s my goal.”

But in the meantime, if you call an Uber in South Florida and a Dodge Charger pulls up, you just might see him in the driver’s seat.