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Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit giving up pro football and returning to the pitch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football. Rees-Zammit announced on social media Thursday that he is leaving the NFL and returning to rugby. 'It's been a great experience, but it's time to come home,' he wrote. 'I've decided that this is the best time to make this decision to give myself time to get everything in place for next season. There's only one thing that's on my mind, (and) that's doing what I do best. I can't explain how excited I am! 'There'll be more news to come soon, but for now, see you soon rugby fans.' Rees-Zammit, 24, joined the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars last September and changed positions, switching from running back to receiver in hopes of finding his way onto the playing field. He previously spent five months working as a running back with Kansas City. But he made little progress and was considered a long shot at playing for the Jags in 2025. Rees-Zammit had missed the last five practices with a lower back injury. He was part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program, which is designed to give players from other countries a chance. NFL teams can have up to 16 players on their practice squad and get an extra spot for a player from the Pathway Program. Rees-Zammit spent all of last season on Jacksonville's practice squad. Practice squad players work the same amount as guys on the 53-man roster, but they don't get paid as much and would need to be promoted to the active roster to play in a game. It was an opportunity to practice with the team while essentially waiting for an injury to open up a roster spot. For Rees-Zammit, it gave one of the best wingers in rugby for years an opportunity to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL. His father's 'first love of sport' was American football, and the then-Washington Redskins were their team. But making the leap across the Atlantic and into the NFL was never something that everyone back home understood.
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Jacksonville Jaguars make pair of roster moves prior to Friday's scrimmage
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves prior to Friday night's scrimmage. The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves prior to Friday night's offense vs. defense scrimmage. The Jaguars have signed offensive lineman Ricky Lee and waived wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit. Rees-Zammit had posted on Thursday that he made the decision to return to rugby. He was the Jaguars' designated International Pathway Player (IPP) for the 2025 offseason. Rees-Zammit made the jump to the NFL during the 2024 offseason, signing with Kansas City as an IPP. He was released during roster cutdowns and spent the remainder of 2024 on the Jacksonville practice squad. The addition of Lee bolsters the offensive line depth with Cole Van Lanen sidelined for the remainder of training camp. Lee went undrafted in 2023 out of North Carolina A&T. He has no regular-season snaps on offense during his NFL tenure, but played 24 snaps on special teams while with Carolina as a rookie, according to PFF. Lee played left tackle during his college career.
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Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Pulled From Practice Due to Concerning Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have received a scare regarding star quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield was pulled from practice after he suffered a contusion on his hand. More news: Exclusive: Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott on How Tampa Bay Can Win it All #Bucs QB Baker Mayfield won't practice today after suffering a contusion on his throwing hand Thursday, per source. Mayfield underwent scans as a precaution and ruled out a more significant injury. He's day to day. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 1, 2025 According to multiple reports, Mayfield suffered a hit to his throwing hand, and he received scans to determine if the injury was significant. Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a preseason game at EverBank Field on August 17, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a preseason game at EverBank Field on August 17, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo byMore news: Michael Phelps Responds to Baltimore Ravens Viral Callout The good news is Mayfield did not suffer anything significant, and his status is currently "day-to-day." The issue is that injuries to a throwing hand might need extended time to heal, and the Buccaneers might ensure that their star quarterback is fully healthy before he takes the field again. Mayfield has emerged as a surprise star with the Buccaneers after jumping around to his fourth team in his career. The signal caller seemed to finally find his groove. He would win the starting job in 2023, ending the season with 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The Buccaneers team also seemed to be invigorated by Mayfield. Mayfield would follow 2023 up with an even more impressive 2024 campaign, securing 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. The yards and touchdowns were both career highs for the young passer. Ahead of the 2024 season, Mayfield signed a three-year, $100 million extension with the team. Hopes are high for Mayfield and the Buccaneers, especially under head coach Todd Bowles. The team has been able to secure playoff berths in back-to-back seasons, and they remain a contender heading into the 2025 season. The team just needs to remain healthy. The 2024 season saw the offense hit with a major injury to Chris Godwin, as he missed more than half the season. Still, the Buccaneers have Mike Evans and Bucky Irving on the team, along with Mayfield slinging the ball. Despite making it into the playoffs, the Buccaneers were defeated by the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card round. The Commanders would go on to the NFC Championship, losing to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Despite the early exit, this is a good Buccaneers team. The issue is that losing Mayfield would severely impact the team's trajectory. The injury that Mayfield suffered to his hand does not sound that serious, and it is believed he will return to the field very soon. Still, throwing hand injuries can be tricky, so everyone will have to wait for more updates regarding the passer. For more on the Buccaneers and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
