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Robert Kraft Celebrates Jakob Johnson's 1,000 NFL Snap, Teases Announcement for International Expansion

Fullback Jakob Johnson from Germany is the third player in NFL history to play his 1,000 NFL snap, a feat he achieved in late 2021 while playing against the Buffalo Bills. After this historic win, Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the podium to help celebrate. While he was extolling Johnson’s talent on the field, he also teased a big announcement for the team.

The Call of International Markets

American football is rightfully known as an American pastime, though that doesn’t mean it has to be confined to the US. Jakob Johnson hails from Germany, and he’s certainly not the only international recruit.