Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit will be signing with the #Chiefs on Friday, per sources.
After working out and impressing Kansas City’s staff earlier this week, they have agreed on terms. I’m told Rees-Zammit will be playing RB/WR. pic.twitter.com/o6ftzwhC6F
Rees-Zammit is an NFL International Pathway Program player. He won’t count against the 90-player roster and if he makes the practice squad he wouldn’t count against the 16-player limit. https://t.co/yWxqeegNg5
Well this should be kind of interesting. Though only one former rugby player has ever had what you could describe as a successful career in the NFL, I think. But if anyone can make it happen it’s got to be Andy Reid. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kysirsoze:
Direct response to new kickoff rules.
Not so sure. I think it's a response to the banning of the hip-drop tackle. Was banned in rugby last year so this guy can give us tips on how to play football without it. [Reply]
