Down GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth has signed for the NFL's New Orleans Saints as he takes another step towards fulfilling his American football dream.
Down GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth has signed for the NFL's New Orleans Saints on a three-year contract.
The Mayobridge goalkeeper has made his eye-catching move through the NFL's international player pathway programme. Leader added: "He's rightly buzzing but already talking about training next week. Ireland couldn't have a better ambassador in Charlie."that he was "having a toast in the office to Charlie Smyth on his signing with the Saints".
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