The Call of Duty League’s roster shuffle between Major events is in full swing, and one of the biggest teams in the league is making a major change by returning to its original lineup.
OpTic Texas has officially re-signed Pred, the organization announced today. This move sees him replacing Huke, who initially stepped in for Pred back in December. With this change, Huke is now a free agent. The announcement was positioned as a celebratory return for Pred, who played a crucial role in OpTic’s 2024 CDL Championship victory less than a year ago.
huke’s Controversial Exit After Standout Performance
Despite the excitement surrounding Pred’s return, Huke’s sudden departure has sparked significant debate. By many accounts, Huke was OpTic’s top-performing player during Major One. Statistics from BreakingPoint.gg show that Huke led the entire league in general K/D ratio, including Hardpoint K/D while representing OpTic.
Fans on social media quickly expressed frustration with the decision. One reply to the announcement summed up the sentiment: “This might be one of the dirtiest moves I have ever seen in CoD esports history. This man came in after a weird situation, was arguably their best player… and boom he’s gone. Happy to see Pred back but Huke deserved better.”
OpTic Texas (image via Getty)A Temporary Move That Became Permanent?
It’s possible that Huke knew all along that his time with OpTic was limited. When he was initially brought in, it was under unusual circumstances. Just three days after joining OpTic, Pred announced that he was stepping away from competition due to personal reasons, with no clear return date. Now, less than two months later, he’s back and ready to reclaim his position on the team.
For Huke, the situation is undoubtedly frustrating. He stepped up in Pred’s absence and gave his best effort to keep OpTic competitive. However, the team only managed to reach the second round of the elimination bracket in Major One before being knocked out 3-1 by the Carolina Royal Ravens.
Pred (image via Getty)What’s Next for Huke and OpTic?
Despite the disappointment, Huke’s strong performances should help him secure another CDL roster spot soon. With his impressive Major One stats, he will likely be a valuable addition to a team looking to improve. However, with Major Two just around the corner, time is running out for roster adjustments.
The second Major of the season kicks off next week on February 14 and will culminate in an exciting LAN event hosted by OpTic in Dallas, Texas, beginning on March 20. The competition will be fierce, and all eyes will be on OpTic Texas to see if this roster change pays off.
