Valentine Holmes' NFL dream alive after being picked up by New York Jets

Former NRL player added to Jets’ practice squadWill not be eligible to play games during 2019 seasonValentine Holmes has been invited to join the NFL’s New York Jets. The former NRL star, who walked away from a $5m contract with Cronulla, will share a locker room with star running back Le’Veon Bell and quarterback Sam Darnold at the New Jersey-based Jets.Holmes will also continue a strong Australian tradition at the team. The Jets’ punter is Mornington Peninsula-raised Lachlan Edwards and Geelong AFL great turned punter, Ben Graham, was a member of the Jets from 2005 to 2008. And another Victorian, Tom Hackett, a two-time Ray Guy Award winner, trialled with the team in 2016. Related: Christian Wade signs for Buffalo Bills after leaving Wasps to chase NFL dream We've added Valentine Holmes as part of the @NFL's International Player Pathway program. https://t.co/CQ0hVdx9Em pic.twitter.com/6kCr5KtB2L Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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