As part of the NFL's International Pathway Program to offer opportunities to foreign players, the Detroit Lions were assigned Australian tight end Patrick Murtagh on Thursday.
"Detroit Lions bound! Beyond grateful for everyone that's been a part of this journey," Murtagh posted on Instagram. "To my team around me, friends, family and everyone else out there, thank you."
A 23-year-old Brisbane native, Murtagh formerly played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Australian Football League. While preparing for his NFL opportunity at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., he had the opportunity to train with former Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr.