Louis Rees-Zammit unlikely to make Kansas City Chiefs’ squad with NFL dreams in balance
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit unlikely to make Kansas City Chiefs’ squad with NFL dreams in balance

The Telegraph  

Louis Rees-Zammit appears unlikely to make the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster ahead of the new NFL season. He could be placed on the team’s practice squad – a reserve group of 17 players who can be called up to the active roster at any time and also be signed by other teams to their active rosters – or be granted an international exemption roster spot, meaning he could remain with the Chiefs’ main roster but not count as part of the main 53. We’ll see how everything works out for him.” Rees-Zammit had never played American football before joining the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program earlier this year after he quit rugby in January, before signing for the Chiefs on a three-year deal in March worth $2.85 million. Rees-Zammit’s predecessor when it comes to rugby-NFL crossovers, Christian Wade, spent two seasons on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad, notably scoring a touchdown in a pre-season game back in 2019 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Nfl Chiefs Roster  reeszammit  city  nfl  rosters  chiefs  roster  balance  squad  teams  kansas  dreams  yards  preseason  louis  reid  unlikely  game  reeszammits

History of this topic

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit welcomes the chance to play a new position with a new NFL team
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit welcomes the chance to play a new position with a new NFL team

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Louis Rees-Zammit always envisioned himself as an NFL receiver. “I think I’m much better off playing receiver with my size and strength,” Rees-Zammit said following practice Wednesday. I’m loving training at receiver and I’m loving learning the role and am going to continue to improve.” Kansas City waived Rees-Zammit in final cuts last week, letting him go …

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit signed with two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City in March as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. The 23-year-old Rees-Zammit, one of the best wingers in rugby, announced in January that he was leaving the Welsh national team to pursue a dream …

Louis Rees-Zammit fails to make Kansas City Chiefs roster in blow to NFL dream
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit fails to make Kansas City Chiefs roster in blow to NFL dream

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

D-Day looms for Louis Rees-Zammit as he fights for his NFL dream... the ex-Wales rugby star studies a playbook the size of an Argos catalogue and has bulked up by over a stone!
4 months ago

D-Day looms for Louis Rees-Zammit as he fights for his NFL dream... the ex-Wales rugby star studies a playbook the size of an Argos catalogue and has bulked up by over a stone!

Daily Mail  

One Friday night, a couple of weeks ago, the family of Louis Rees-Zammit were given an early glimpse of Arrowhead Stadium in full voice. Seven months have passed since Rees-Zammit quit rugby union to join the NFL’s International Player Pathway. Louis Rees-Zammit has overcome injury concerns and made his debut against the Detroit Lions Seven months have passed since Rees-Zammit …

Two runs for one yard and special teams deployment: Louis Rees-Zammit makes NFL debut
4 months, 1 week ago

Two runs for one yard and special teams deployment: Louis Rees-Zammit makes NFL debut

The Telegraph  

Louis Rees-Zammit made his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in a pre-season defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, seven months on from his final game of rugby union for Gloucester. The 23-year-old former Wales wing was used in multiple ways by the Chiefs in their 26-13 defeat in Jacksonville, with Rees-Zammit featuring as a running back on offense …

Louis Rees-Zammit: I achieved everything I wanted in rugby
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit: I achieved everything I wanted in rugby

The Telegraph  

Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has claimed he “achieved everything I wanted to in rugby” before he made his sensational switch to NFL, where he is stepping up his bid to feature for Kansas City Chiefs. Rees-Zammit left rugby union on the verge of the Six Nations earlier this year, informing Gloucester, his club, and Wales of his decision to …

Louis Rees-Zammit is a Chief! Super Bowl champions CONFIRM the signing of Wales rugby star as a running back to bolster Travis Kelce and co's offense on a '$884,000, three-year deal'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit is a Chief! Super Bowl champions CONFIRM the signing of Wales rugby star as a running back to bolster Travis Kelce and co's offense on a '$884,000, three-year deal'

Daily Mail  

The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed the signing of former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit on Friday. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed the signing of former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit The Welshman is set to join Travis Kelce and co on offense as a running back Rees-Zammit has put pen to paper on a deal believed to be worth $884,000 …

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit agrees to a contract with the Chiefs, AP source says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit agrees to a contract with the Chiefs, AP source says

Associated Press  

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has agreed to a contract with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press. I’m not trying to make excuses or anything, but I know what I can do and I’m happy with the day and how the day went.” Rees-Zammit, whose favorite …

Louis Rees-Zammit, who quit Wales to chase NFL dream, WILL sign for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs - but Saffron Barker won't be joining Taylor Swift as WAG after split
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit, who quit Wales to chase NFL dream, WILL sign for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs - but Saffron Barker won't be joining Taylor Swift as WAG after split

Daily Mail  

And he is now expected to sign with Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs Louis Rees-Zammit quit rugby in January to pursue a career in the NFL Louis Rees-Zammit is set for a stunning move to Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs as the former Wales star inches closer to his NFL dream. Former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is set …

Promising Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to pursue dream of playing in NFL
11 months, 1 week ago

Promising Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to pursue dream of playing in NFL

Associated Press  

Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, one of the world’s most exciting players, is quitting the sport to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL. The 22-year-old Rees-Zammit has accepted an invitation to join the NFL’s international player pathway, his English club Gloucester said Tuesday. Wales coach Warren Gatland said Rees-Zammit, who is a winger and has scored 14 tries …

Discover Related