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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport released some particulars Friday regarding rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Per Rapoport, Rees-Zammit is in Kansas City on Friday to sign a three-year deal that includes “some” guaranteed money and a signing bonus.
ESPN’s Adam Teicher reported Thursday that the Chiefs intended to sign the Welsh rugby player with the intention of trying him out at running back and possibly wide receiver.
The 23-year-old Rees-Zammit has played for Gloucester Rugby of Premiership Rugby, which is the top rugby division in England, since 2018.
Despite his success and status as a rising star in rugby, Rees-Zammit decided to try his hand at football, and he took part in the NFL’s International Player Pathway pro day last week.
Per Teicher, Rees-Zammit was highly impressive, running the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds. That led to him visiting with several teams, and he ultimately decided to sign with the back-to-back Super Bowl champions.
While Rees-Zammit will likely need plenty of seasoning before he is ready to play in regular-season NFL games, there are adva
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