The Kansas City Chiefs are going outside the box and outside the continent to land their newest offensive weapon for the 2024 season. The Chiefs needed a boost for their offense, which struggled during the regular season, before Patrick Mahomes will their way to a second consecutive Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs added one big weapon this offseason
The Chiefs added Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to their wide receiver arsenal in free agency. They are expected to take an offensive tackle or wide receiver early in the draft. The offseason roster should boast a rugby star after a recent report.
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit set to sign with the Chiefs
Per Jordan Schultz with Bleacher Report, Louis Rees-Zammit, a 23-year-old from Wales, is set to sign with the Chiefs. He had interest from the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Denver Broncos.
Louis Rees-Zammit fielded interest from quite a few NFL teams — also visiting the #Jets, #Browns and #Broncos.
Enticing signing for the #Chiefs to land LRZ, who’s only 23 years old. https://t.co/aMQjwSMsfS
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 27, 2024
Per NBC Sports, Rees-Zammit left the rugby world in January to join the NFL’s international player pathway program:
“Rees-Zammit announced today that he is joining the NFL’s international player pathway program, which gives promising athletes training in American football with the involvement of NFL scouts. After the 10-week program, Rees-Zammit will be eligible for the 2024 NFL draft, and if he’s not drafted, he can sign as an undrafted free agent.”
Andy Reid gets a new toy
Per Ari Meirov with the 33rd Team, Rees-Zammit is expected to be used as an “offensive weapon” for the Chiefs.
The #Chiefs are expected to sign Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, per @Schultz_Report. The plan is for him to be an offensive weapon, used in various rules.
A fun addition to Andy Reid’s offense. pic.twitter.com/G8ucC76JR7
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 27, 2024
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