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NFL’s International Player Pathway Program Is Shining a Spotlight on Talent From Around the World
Since 2017, nearly 100 players from countries including Germany and Australia have joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway program, expanding fan bases worldwide.
- A German recruit, Leander Wiegand, joined the New York Jets practice squad this year after training in Tulsa and playing for the Munich Ravens, advancing through the NFL's International Player Pathway program.
- The NFL launched the International Player Pathway to identify outstanding international athletes and provide intensive training, aiming to grow talent and overseas fan bases.
- On Friday, Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, highlighted success stories including Efe Obada, Jakob Johnson, Sammis Reyes, David Bada, and Thomas Odukoya, who have all played in NFL regular-season games.
- Nearly 100 internationals have participated, and more than 40 signees benefit from a 17th practice-squad roster exemption that helps teams develop international talent.
- Commissioner Roger Goodell has indicated the 2025 NFL schedule includes seven global games, with this year’s matches in Brazil, England, Germany, Ireland and Spain and plans for Australia and Mexico next year.
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NFL's International Player Pathway program is shining a spotlight on talent from around the world
The NFL’s International Player Pathway program gives players from outside the United States and Canada a chance to learn, develop, practice and play American football professionally as the league continues to expand its global reach.
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Leander Wiegand knew very little about the NFL — or football, for that matter — when his best friend urged him to watch something he had seen on television.
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