Trade News: Washington Commanders Sign Haggai Chisom Nduisi On A Record-Breaking Deal….

Today, Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi, a defensive lineman, was signed by the Washington Commanders. The deal’s exact terms were not made public.

Ndubuisi (6-6, 298) is about to start his second NFL season. As a member of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, he signed with the Denver Broncos this past season after joining the Arizona Cardinals in 2022. Prior to joining Washington, he previously played for the San Antonio Brahmas in the United Football League (UFL) in 2023.

Ndubuisi had one preseason appearance with the Broncos in 2023, recording two tackles. For the balance of the season, he was a member of the practice squad.

Ndubuisi played in the Cardinals’ opening preseason game as a member of the team in 2022 an offensive lineman.

Ndubuisi, a Lagos, Nigeria native, played basketball and soccer as a child before learning about football on YouTube. Before enrolling in Ghana’s UpRise Academy, a program that assists in identifying African football talent, in 2021, he taught himself the game of football. Because of his achievement at a London-based International NFL Camp, Ndubuisi received an invitation to the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.

Starting with this season, the 91st roster position coming into training camp and the 17th roster spot on the practice squad, designated for an international player, are open to be filled by any of the 32 NFL clubs. A maximum of three promotions from the international practice squad to the active roster will be allowed to Washington in a single season. By doing this, more opportunities to play have been created and NFL clubs will have more freedom in utilizing the extra player. Additionally, Washington will be granted one roster exemption for its foreign practice squad member during training camp.