Louis Rees-Zammit shrugged off considerations a couple of again harm to make his first dwelling look for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
The previous Gloucester and Wales wing had been a doubt for the pre-season conflict with the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium after lacking coaching in midweek.
However he performed in numerous totally different roles in his second outing for the Tremendous Bowl champions which the Lions gained 24-23 courtesy of a last-ditch area objective.
The 23-year-old – who’s listed as a working again on the Chiefs web site – took a kick-off, in addition to returning a Lions kick-off for 27 yards and seeing time on the punt return crew and as a large receiver.
Following his maiden look at Arrowhead, Rees-Zammit informed KSNT Information: “I bought to expertise [the atmosphere] just a little bit as we speak. I am excited for an additional recreation right here subsequent week after which we’ll see what occurs.
“I am making an attempt my hardest. I am working laborious in coaching daily to point out what I can do.
“The more reps I get, the better I’ll get so I’m excited to see what’s going to happen next week and obviously in the future.”
The Chiefs’ remaining pre-season fixture is in opposition to the Chicago Bears subsequent week, after which their squad will likely be introduced.
Rees-Zammit stop rugby union in January to pursue a profession in American soccer, signing a three-year take care of the Chiefs.
He’s focusing on a spot within the Chiefs’ 53-man roster for the NFL season, which they start by tackling the Baltimore Ravens on September 6.
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