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NFL Allows NFC South Teams Sign An International Player As 11th Practice Squad Member

The NFL announced Thursday that team from the NFC South division will each be given an exemption to use on signing an eleventh practice squad player, who is ineligible to be activated during the season.

The four players chosen include:

  • England rugby star Alex Gray – Falcons
  • DE Alex Jenkins (UK) – Saints
  • LB Eric Nzeocha (Germany) – Buccaneers
  • DE Efe Obada (UK) – Panthers

“I am very happy and excited about the opportunity,” Obada said.