🇬🇧London’s Own Signs with the Patriots
Massive moment for UK fans David Olajiga, a 27-year-old defensive tackle from London, has joined the New England Patriots through the International Player Pathway Program (IPPP).
After spending 2024 on the Rams’ practice squad, Olajiga joins the Patriots as a 91st roster-exempt player, adding size and versatility to a front line anchored by Christian Barmore and Milton Williams.
🗓️ Camp Debut: July 23 all eyes on his preseason reps.
🎧 Sony Sideline Tech Hits the NFL
The NFL is rolling out next-gen coaching headsets in 2025, developed with Sony and Verizon and based on the WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling platform.
Features include:
🎙️ Flip-up boom mic with auto-mute 🌧️ Weather-proofing for all conditions (and tantrums) 📡 5G-enabled real-time coach comms
📍 Debuts: Hall of Fame Game, July 31 first seen at training camps from July 21.
🌍 UK Talent Rising: The IPPP Effect
The International Player Pathway Program, launched in 2017, continues to spotlight British talent. Olajiga follows in the footsteps of Efe Obada and Jordan Mailata, proving that UK athletes can do more than just fill practice squads they’re playing real NFL snaps.
🏟️ 2025 NFL London Games Official Matchups & Dates
Get ready, UK fans the NFL London Games return with three big matchups this October:
5 Oct
Vikings vs. Browns
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
12 Oct
Jets vs. Broncos
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19 Oct
Rams vs. Jaguars
Wembley Stadium
🔥 Expect sell outs Vikings vs. Browns could set new noise records.
🛫 Wembley continues to feel like home turf for Jaguars fans.
🎟️ Ticket Tip: Book early via NFL UK or monitor resale platforms as the games near.
🔭 UK NFL Watchlist July
🏋️♂️ Olajiga at camp: Can he crack the 53-man roster? 🎧 Sony headsets: Look out for coach reactions (and sideline memes). 🍻 Fan clubs & pubs: London meetups already brewing for October.
🎙️ Final Whistle
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