The NFC West is getting another Australian athlete. The Cardinals announced Tuesday the signing of Aussie rules football player Joel Wilkinson.
The 24-year-old retired as an Australian rules player to pursue an NFL career as a cornerback. He played for the Gold Coast Suns from 2011-13, and then played in 27 games for the Northern Blues with five goals.
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He joins former Australian rugby league player Jarryd Hayne, a running back with the 49ers, as NFL players from Down Under.
The 6-0, 190-pound Wilkinson has been the subject of racial abuse in Australia, including documented instances of slurs by an opposing player and rival fans.