NFL Aiming For Eight International Games In 2025; Australia A Future Priority
2024/11/nfl-aiming-for-eight-international-games-in-2025-australia-a-future-priorityThe NFL's latest international slate wrapped via the Giants-Panthers Germany matchup, and the days of five games on foreign soil per season appear to have ended with that contest as well.
Giants Place K Greg Joseph On IR, Elevate Irish Gaelic Footballer
2024/11/giants-place-k-greg-joseph-on-ir-elevate-irish-gaelic-footballerAs a native Irishman, McAtamney qualified for the NFL's international roster exemption, allowing him to be on the Giants' practice squad without counting towards the 16-man limit.
Extra Points: 18-Game Schedule, International Slate, Goalposts, Commanders
2024/10/extra-points-18-game-schedule-international-slate-goalposts-commanders-bezosAs Goodell previously mentioned a move to 16 international games per season could commence at some point, the veteran commissioner noted he wants to push the slate from five to eight international contests "quickly." The NFL will play a game in Madrid next season, and Dublin, Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi have come up as potential international hosts.
Roger Goodell: Super Bowl Outside U.S. A Possibility
2024/10/roger-goodell-super-bowl-outside-u-s-a-possibilityAfter gradually increasing the number of international games over the past several seasons, the NFL could be poised to bring its biggest annual event overseas, according to Ken Maguire of The Associated Press.
Packers Sign K Brandon McManus, Waive K Brayden Narveson
2024/10/packers-work-out-k-brandon-mcmanusAlso an undrafted rookie, Hale may have gotten the nod due to his Australian roots which qualify him for an international roster exemption, allowing him not to count toward the team's 16-man limit on the practice squad.
NFL Eyeing Further International Expansion
2024/09/nfl-eyeing-further-international-expansionOngoing international expansion is set to remain an NFL priority.
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/21/24
2024/08/minor-nfl-transactions-8-21-24Interesting move up in Green Bay, where the Packers are essentially swapping out which player will qualify as the 17th member of their practice squad through the International Player Pathway program.
Chargers To Sign DT Teair Tart
2024/08/chargers-to-sign-dt-teair-tartUndrafted out of Florida International, Tart started 36 Titans games from 2020-23.
Dolphins To Release DT Teair Tart
2024/08/dolphins-to-release-dt-teair-tartIt would stand to reason another team will give the Florida International alum another shot soon.
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/28/24
2024/07/minor-nfl-transactions-7-28-24Placed on exempt/international player list: P Tory Taylor…
NFL, NFLPA Discussing 18-Game Season
2024/07/nfl-nflpa-discussing-18-game-seasonMatters such as bye weeks, playing surfaces, travel (particularly with respect to international games) and overall compensation will be talking points once formal negotiations take place.
Vikings WR Jordan Addison Arrested For DUI
2024/07/vikings-wr-jordan-addison-arrested-for-duiRegister reports that wide receiver Jordan Addison has been arrested near Los Angeles International Airport under suspicion of driving under the influence.
NFLPA Director Lloyd Howell Addresses Potential Expansion To 18-Game Schedule
2024/07/nflpa-director-lloyd-howell-addresses-potential-expansion-to-18-game-scheduleI’m glad that he’s leaning into international [games]," Howell said, via The Athletic's Mike Jones (subscription required).
5 Key Stories: 6/30/24 – 7/7/24
2024/07/5-key-stories-6-30-24-7-7-24The Jaguars have played regular season games in London dating back to 2013, and their formal international arrangement is set to continue for years to come.
Jacksonville Approves $775MM Renovation To EverBank Stadium, 30-Year Lease With Jaguars
2024/06/jacksonville-approves-775mm-renovation-to-everbank-stadium-30-year-lease-with-jaguarsThe Jags are the only team to have their own international agreement, and they have played at least one game in London's Wembley Stadium since 2013 (aside from the pandemic-altered year of 2020).
NFC Front Office Updates: Panthers, Falcons, Cardinals
2024/06/nfc-front-office-updates-panthers-falcons-cardinalsLeach started as a scouting assistant after both playing and scouting in international football.
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/14/24
2024/06/minor-nfl-transactions-6-14-24Olatake joins the Chargers offense as a member of the league's International Player Pathway Program.
Ravens Hope OLB David Ojabo Will Be Cleared By Training Camp
2024/06/ravens-hope-olb-david-ojabo-will-be-cleared-by-training-campBaltimore did get a little creative with Ojabo's roster spot this year, designating the Nigerian-born 'backer as an international player who qualifies for a roster exemption.
NFL Considering Regular Season Games In Dublin, Paris
2024/05/nfl-considering-regular-season-games-in-dublin-parisThe Steelers - a team which has a formal partnership in place with the Gaelic Athletic Association - are among those in the NFL with international marketing rights in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Chiefs OL Wanya Morris, Chukwuebuka Godrick Arrested
2024/05/chiefs-ol-wanya-morris-chukwuebuka-godrick-arrestedGodrick joined the team as a part of the league's International Player Pathway Program last year out of Nigeria but failed to make an in-game appearance during the season as a member of the practice squad.
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/10/24
2024/05/minor-nfl-transactions-5-10-24Deemed international roster exemption: T Travis Clayton… Deemed international roster exemption: DT Denzel Daxon
Giants Add Eight UDFAs
2024/05/giants-add-eight-udfasThe Giants' UDFA class also includes kicker Jude McAtamney, and he represents their international roster exemption.
Eagles Sign Seven UDFA Rookies
2024/05/eagles-sign-seven-udfa-rookiesThe Canada-native is not alone as an international addition as Vakalahi, 6-foot-5, 318 pounds, comes from Brisbane, Australia.
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/2/24
2024/05/minor-nfl-transactions-5-2-24The Ravens carved out an extra roster spot after having been granted an international roster exemption for linebacker David Ojabo.
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/29/24
2024/04/minor-nfl-transactions-4-29-24Mbaeteka will receive a second crack at developing with an NFL team through the league's International Pathway Program.