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NFL International Player Pathway
As part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program, four teams will carry an additional overseas player on their practice squads for the 2019 season. These select players will be joining teams in the AFC East. Valentine Holmes, a former professional rugby player in Australia will join the New York Jets. Jakob Johnson, a former University of Tennessee tight end and German Football League player will join the New England Patriots. Durval Neto, who played football in Brazil, will join the Miami Dolphins and former England national rugby player Christian Wade will join the Buffalo Bills.
Jakob Johnson, of Germany, runs a route during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Christian Wade, of England, runs a drill during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Valentine Holmes, of Australia, catches a pass during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, runs around a blocker during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Christian Wade, of England, catches a pass during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Jakob Johnson, of Germany, reaches up for a catch during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, knocks down a practice dummy during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Christian Wade, of England, catches a pass during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, runs around a blocker during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Jakob Johnson, of Germany, laughs during practice at the IMG Academy on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
International players huddle up during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Valentine Holmes, of Australia, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Christian Wade, of England, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Jakob Johnson, of Germany, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Valentine Holmes, of Australia, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Christian Wade, of England, shares a laugh during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, participates in drills during International Pro Day on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Tampa, Fla.
Valentine Holmes, of Australia, is set to join the New York Jets as part of the International Player Pathway program.
Christian Wade, of England, smiles with a Buffalo Bills helmet after joining their practice squad as part of the International Player Pathway program on Monday, April 8, 2019.
Durval Neto, of Brazil, is set to join the Miami Dolphins as part of the International Player Pathway program.
Jakob Johnson, of Germany, is set to join the New England Patriots as part of the International Player Pathway program.
Participants of the NFL's International Player Pathway program pose for a photo.
