Source: Chiefs to sign rugby star Rees-Zammit

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterMar 28, 2024, 11:38 AM ET

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The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to contract terms with European rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, a source confirmed, giving the team another potential offensive threat.

The Chiefs will look at Rees-Zammit at running back and perhaps wide receiver. His biggest immediate impact could come on special teams and particularly as a return specialist under the NFL’s new kickoff format.

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Rees-Zammit, 23, announced his plans in January that he would attempt to play in the NFL. He

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