"Twelve months ago Rees-Zammit was in New Orleans watching the Superbowl and still hoping to carve out a multimillion dollar NFL career. Now here he is, back in a Welsh rugby shirt and eager to make up for lost time. Sliding doors and all that. This weekend in America all roads lead to this year's Superbowl in California: the Seattle Seahawks v the New England Patriots ."
"That might sound fanciful given the lightning-quick Rees-Zammit never started a regular-season NFL game. Having abruptly left rugby in January 2024, he had a few pre-season run-outs for the Kansas City Chiefs before being released to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit made their 90-strong training squad only for a back injury and a coaching reshuffle to limit his opportunities. In August last year, he returned to rugby."
Louis Rees-Zammit left Welsh rugby in January 2024 to pursue an NFL career, appearing in pre-season games for the Kansas City Chiefs before being released to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joined the Jaguars' 90-man training squad but a back injury and a coaching reshuffle limited his chances. He returned to rugby in August and rejoined Wales selection, standing 6kg heavier and reporting slight gains in speed, explosiveness and agility. He believes the American football experience matured him, broadened his skillset beyond pure pace, and increased his footwork and ability to exploit gaps in contact.
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