Jets sign man holding NFL job wanted sign in front of stadium

Persistence may have paid off for Joe Anderson.

The former NFL player was looking to get back in the league this season after being waived by the Chicago Bears.

Anderson’s unconventional approach to his NFL quest went viral earlier this year when he stood outside of the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium with a sign that read, “Not homeless but starving for success. Will run routes for food.” The sign also contained the hashtags #underdog and #IBelieve.

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#NothingWillStopMe Lord it's all in your hands, all I know is that I believe it by faith and see it all happening even when it looks like a joke before the eyes of man! I fill myself with humility and say let your Will be done and use me to allow others to believe in your power!!!! Im not looking at my situation with a worldly mindset and that's what's gonna seperate me my hunger can't be matched my heart can't be compared too, I'm outside the Houston Texans facility every morning, because I kno what type of gift God has blessed me with!!! A lot of people don't really live out the meaning #WhateverItTakes they just sayin it!!! You gotta really live that junk if you say it and believe in yourself and trust in the Lord, and living it don't just mean hold up a sign!! Oh there is much pain behind holding this sign an it's not from bein doubted or the underdog, like how bad do you really want it?? Forget a publicity stunt Boyz is Really HUNGRY out hur dawg to the point if the coach wanna line up I'll route him up too, to the point if it's special teams an the REF get in the way I'll hit him too!! It's something flickering in my head everyday with much Humility and WILL power to go the extra mile when it come to believing in myself and proven all doubters wrongI'm not just chasing greatness for myself/family but for all the people that lack faith and wanna quit and don't believe God still moves, DAWG if you gotta DREAM GO GET THAT!! Let ZERO What If's stand in the way go to the grave on E, not off what someone told you you can't do...Create and tell your testimony don't be ashamed of it, do it all for the glory of the kingdom take yourself outta the picture I'm out here on FAITH, it's bigger than just collecting a check to me straight up! The way I do what I do and why I do what I do isn't just to score touchdowns and gain fame that's far from the case I don't need all that cause I'm already famous in spirit an you can't get no famous than that, when I get my shot you'll see what the Lord is truly about to do in my life and I pray wit all my heart it inspires you to never Give up.When your purpose means more than your situation God will give you favor

A post shared by Joe Anderson (@_joeanderson) on Nov 6, 2015 at 5:38am PST

Many NFL fans were moved by Anderson’s determination.

It appears the New York Jets are also impressed. The team signed Anderson to its practice squad Tuesday, according to ESPN.

Anderson posted a photo expressing his gratitude to the Jets for giving him an opportunity.

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WOW!!! I'm truly grateful, Lord this is truly an amazing on time Christmas Gift!! #RESTORATION #TheJourneyOfBlessingOthersWithYourBlessing (Matthew 5:14-16) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."!!! Someone is watching what your are doing with the little bit of light you have rite now be grateful of that little light and let it shine and all else will take care of its self! Don't be ashamed to let your true light shine for the Lord cause it will bless someone else and it also holds the keys to your breakthrough!! I'm just a small piece to this great New York Jets organization working to be a bigger piece, but In the mean time stay encouraged Dream Big! We have a playoff run to achieve its all about the team not about me I'm just a small piece to the puzzle 1 day at a time greater will come! #ControlTheLittleThingsWell & #BePatientWhileDoingSo!! My head is down and will work like I haven't made it yet! #WontGetToComfortable cause I kno what it feels like to have nothing at all! #Grateful #ThankYouJesus I love the Jets this is truly my favorite team because of the type of hearts that are in this locker room and up stairs in those offices! Best organization in America #1stClassOrganization for more reasons than just signing me ✊🏾

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