Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has been added to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad following his pre-season training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Rees-Zammit, who switched to American football earlier this year, missed out on a spot in the Chiefs’ 53-man NFL roster and was expected to continue on their practice squad.
However, the Jaguars swooped in to sign the 23-year-old once the waiver deadline had passed, listing him as a wide receiver on their practice squad.
Despite stepping away from rugby in January, Rees-Zammit has hinted that his rugby career might not be over. According to one source quoted by RUCK, the Welshman is considering a return to the sport if he doesn’t break into an NFL starting lineup within the next two years, potentially aiming for a comeback ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Rees-Zammit is expected to stay in American football until at least 2026, so fans might have to wait a while before seeing him back on the rugby field.
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Rees-Zammit addressed his move to American football: “Although this decision may come as a surprise, I would like to reiterate that this does not necessarily mean I am retiring from rugby. At this age and stage of my life, I am excited to explore a unique challenge that has the potential to diversify my skill set.”
Louis Rees-Zammit’s dating history includes Premier League legends daughter and famous YouTuber
It’s not just his professional life making headlines. Rees-Zammit’s personal life has also been a hot topic, featuring relationships with high-profile personalities, from a Premier League legend’s daughter to a famous YouTuber and a notable model/DJ.
Alicia Scholes
In December 2019, before his international debut for Wales, Rees-Zammit posted a photo of himself playing for Gloucester. Alicia Scholes, daughter of football legend Paul Scholes, humorously suggested an England debut was imminent, despite Rees-Zammit’s Welsh roots. He firmly replied, “Wales*”.
In a BBC interview, Rees-Zammit spoke about his past relationship with Alicia, a professional netball player for London Pulse. He revealed the light-hearted attempts by her father to sway him towards England, which he steadfastly resisted.
Alicia and her father Paul found themselves in the spotlight in 2021 due to a viral video that led to playful banter among rival supporters.