Rees-Zammit Brushes Off Critics Following Jaguars Signing.
The former Wales rugby union winger was unable to secure a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster after training with the Super Bowl champions during the preseason.
The 23-year-old has since joined the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad and has dismissed suggestions that the team’s interest in him was influenced by their connections to London.
The Jaguars have played a game in London for the past ten consecutive NFL seasons and have been frequently linked to a potential permanent move to the city.
This season, starting on Thursday, they will face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, followed by a matchup against the New England Patriots at Wembley on October 20.
“I don’t really care about the critics,” Rees-Zammit told BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor. “They can say whatever they want from behind their screens. I don’t pay attention to that. I know what I need to do to succeed, and they can write as much as they like. I’m working hard to pursue this dream and focusing on becoming a better football player and a better person every day.”
Jacksonville was one of several teams that showed interest in Rees-Zammit following his strong performance at the International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day in March, before he signed with the Chiefs.
