German Kicker Joins NFL Team: A New Era for International Talent in American Football - Archysport

German Kicker Joins NFL Team: A New Era for International Talent in American Football - Archysport

The Atlanta Falcons have locked down German kicker Lenny Krieg with a guaranteed three-year contract, capitalizing on his standout performance at the scouting combine. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the signing Thursday evening, noting Krieg is expected to receive the NFL minimum salary for his first year (around $840,000) plus a signing bonus. Krieg’s accuracy at the International Pathway Program (IPP) Pro Day clearly turned heads.Garafol…

German kicker signs in the NFL - World News

At the Scouting Combine, Kicker Lenny War was most recently able to present himself to the NFL scouts as part of the International Pathway Program (IPP). There the native Berliner convinced with a flawless appearance, put all his 14 attempts between the goal posts. Now the 23-year-old has apparently signed his first contract in the NFL. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reports that the Atlanta Falcons agreed on a three-year contract with the German kic…

Falcons To Sign German-Born K Lenny Krieg

The Falcons are signing German-born kicker Lenny Krieg to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The 22-year-old Krieg is a converted soccer player who previously played in professional football in Europe. He drew the attention of NFL scouts when he converted all 14 field goal attempts at the Combine, the only kicker to do so. He impressed once again at the NFL’s International Player Pathway pro day on Wednesday and schedul…

Leander Wiegand hopes to recommend himself to the NFL via the International Pathway Program. Now he completed his Pro Day and impressed with his parade discipline.