One international prospect who has never played a snap of college football is suddenly drawing serious NFL attention. And he could turn into the next long-term project for Andy Reid and the Kansas ...

“We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of talented international athletes to the 2026 IPP program,” said NFL Director of International Football Development Patrick Long. “The IPP program is a key ...

The Carolina Panthers completed a roster adjustment on Wednesday. Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the team has designated linebacker Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa as their NFL International Player ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.(AP) — Leander Wiegand knew very little about the NFL — or American football, for that matter — when his best friend urged him to check out something he saw on TV. It was the day ...

Nigeria makes its mark on global American football, with five Nigerian athletes named to the National Football League’s International Player Pathway Programme Class of 2026. The announcement, released ...

Kansei Matsuzawa is set to make history as the first player born in Japan to sign with an NFL team, joining the Las Vegas Raiders after a path that began not in a youth football program or a college ...

The NFL's work in Africa has turned a corner over the last seven months, with the 2026 draft signalling a pivotal point in the league's work on the continent. Several American players of African ...

According to Ryan Fowler, the San Francisco 49ers are among several NFL teams showing legitimate interest in hosting International Player Pathway (IPP) prospect Uar Bernard, a defensive lineman from ...

When it comes to fixing their defense, at least the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are thinking outside the box. The latest evidence came late this week when they signed defensive tackle and 6-foot-6, 298-pound ...

The Philadelphia Eagles selected the Nigerian defensive lineman before he had even played a down of football. More teams should take risks on global talent ...

Every year, NFL scouts and decision-makers go to ever-increasing lengths to find talent and potential, and the 2026 NFL Draft process has been no exception. While there are plenty of under-the-radar ...