FLORHAM PARK, N.J.(AP) — Leander Wiegand knew very little about the NFL — or American football, for that matter — when his best friend urged him to check out something he saw on TV. It was the day ...

One international prospect who has never played a snap of college football is suddenly drawing serious NFL attention. And he could turn into the next long-term project for Andy Reid and the Kansas ...

Uar Bernard is quickly emerging as one of the most intriguing late-round prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Bernard has trained as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) program – which ...

The NFL officially created the International Pathway Program in 2017 in their efforts to help grow the game. Most fans know focus on the international games that allow for kickoffs as early as 9:30 ...

The Carolina Panthers completed a roster adjustment on Wednesday. Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the team has designated linebacker Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa as their NFL International Player ...

“We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of talented international athletes to the 2026 IPP program,” said NFL Director of International Football Development Patrick Long. “The IPP program is a key ...

Since the NFL introduced the International Player Pathway program in 2017, it has produced many NFL prospects from all over the world. While the program has sent over 40 international prospects to the ...

The NFL's work in Africa has turned a corner over the last seven months, with the 2026 draft signalling a pivotal point in the league's work on the continent. Several American players of African ...

According to Ryan Fowler, the San Francisco 49ers are among several NFL teams showing legitimate interest in hosting International Player Pathway (IPP) prospect Uar Bernard, a defensive lineman from ...