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Louis Rees-Zammit Ends NFL Stint to Return to Rugby Union

He is in talks with European clubs to secure a contract this week ahead of the rugby season.

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Overview

  • Rees-Zammit announced on August 1 that he is quitting the NFL after 18 months without a regular-season appearance.
  • He entered the league via the International Player Pathway, spending preseason with the Kansas City Chiefs and practice-squad and active roster stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • A lower back injury sustained at Jaguars training camp and lack of game time influenced his decision to leave American football.
  • He has not yet signed with a rugby club but expects to finalize a deal within the next week amid strong interest from European teams.
  • The former Wales winger holds 32 caps and 14 tries and aims to rejoin the national setup under coach Steve Tandy ahead of the Autumn Internationals.