Chiefs to sign Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit via NFL’s International Player Pathway program
The 2024 NFL offseason has already seen many surprising moves around the league in free agency. The Kansas City Chiefs added some star power on offense with veteran receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and are losing the services of L’Jarius Sneed in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.
Kansas City may have just shocked the football world again this month with the rumor that they will sign Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit to a contract. According to Bleacher Report’s Jodan Schultz, the Chiefs will sign the former Wales rugby star on Friday to play running back and wide receiver.
The #Chiefs also plan on giving Louis Rees-Zammit a shot to be involved with kickoffs — which with the new rules makes this a significant signing. pic.twitter.com/HramyqTyaA https://t.co/aMQjwSMsfS
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 27, 2024
Rees-Zammit announced his desire to pursue a career in the NFL, joining the league’s international player pathway, on his Instagram account in January.
“I would like to take the opportunity to announce a significant career decision that I have taken after careful consideration,” said Rees-Zammit. “In a move that I am extremely excited about, I can confirm I will be joining the NFL’s International Pathway program (IPP) in pursuit of earning a spot on an NFL roster in the United States for 2024.”
The new kickoff rules in the NFL are rumored to have contributed to the Chiefs giving the 23-year-old a chance at making the roster. He put together an impressive IPP pro day last week of 4.43 in his 40-yard dash, a 9’7″ broad jump, and a 29-inch vertical jump. He possesses qualities that could fit an Andy Reid-style offense in the future.
