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Ex-rugby star Rees-Zammit to hold visits with Broncos, Chiefs

Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]

Harry Mallinder leaves rugby to join NFL player pathway

Mallinder, 27, played for Northampton from 2013 through to 2021 and then journeyed to Japan where he was at the Black Rams Tokyo. – Borthwick ushers in fresh England era with delicate mix of old and new The versatile back, who could play at fly-half, inside centre and fullback, played age-grade rugby for England and […]

Two players ejected after Commanders-Giants scuffle

More Teams. More Games. Sam Howell muscles in for a touchdown, but a fight breaks out and punches are thrown, leading to Curtis Samuel and Cor’Dale Flott being ejected. (1:13) LANDOVER, Md. — Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel and New York Giants cornerback Cor’Dale Flott were ejected after a shoving match on the sideline […]

Why Commanders moved Young, Sweat at NFL trade deadline

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee gives his instant reaction to Chase Young being dealt from the Commanders to the 49ers. (0:52) ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders expected more from their defensive line and, by proxy, their ability to contend for the playoffs, in 2023. With a losing record (3-5), and a front that […]

Commanders DE Chase Young uncertain for opener with stinger

Young has continued to practice despite the setback, though he has not participated in full-contact activities. He has been part of full-team work when Washington has practiced without shoulder pads. Commanders coach Ron Rivera said after practice Thursday that, “The guy is practicing and doing everything we need him to do right now as he’s […]

Washington Commanders survive late charge to beat Bears in Chicago

CHICAGO — The Washington Commanders improved to 2-4 after beating the Chicago Bears (2-4) 12-7 on a windy Thursday night in Chicago. The Commanders won’t apologize for the aesthetics. They didn’t need to look pretty, they just needed to win. And that’s all they did. Whether or not this win over the Bears gets their […]

Meet Nigeria’s NFL Combine hopefuls, most of whom gave up hoops for gridiron

As Nigerians bear the brunt of blackouts, floods and high crime rates at home, 12 young men, most of whom only recently took up football, will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot — New York Giants’ Roy Mbaeteka — by impressing at the NFL International Combine in London (October 3-4). […]

NFL trade deadline targets: Reporters pick players who could change teams, including Jordan Love, Michael Gallup

The NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away — 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 2 — and teams are setting up their rosters for the stretch run of the 2021 season. When evaluating rosters, certain players and situations stick out. Will the Chicago Bears trade third-string QB Nick Foles? Would the struggling […]

Buffalo Bills S Jordan Poyer (ankle), LG Jon Feliciano (concussion) ruled out vs. Houston Texans

The coach declined to say who would be starting in their places. “All those things we’re still working through here,” McDermott said when asked who is starting. “Jon got hurt during the week here. So still working through all that and same with the safety position with Jordan being out.” Poyer was injured during the […]

How Jordan Mailata transformed from a rugby player to Eagles’ $64 million left tackle

PHILADELPHIA — The made-for-big-screen story of left tackle Jordan Mailata comes full circle this week when the Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football (ESPN, 8:15 p.m. ET). AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hosted the 2018 NFL draft. It’s where Mailata, the 6-foot-8, 365-pound former rugby player from Australia, nervously sat and slept […]

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