Louis Rees-Zammit shook off again damage considerations to make his house debut for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
The previous Gloucester and Wales winger is questionable for the preseason recreation in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium after lacking observe midweek.
However he performed a wide range of roles in Recreation 2 for the Tremendous Bowl champions, who the Lions gained 24-23 on a late area purpose.
The 23-year-old, listed as a working again on the Chiefs web site, returned a kickoff for 27 yards for the Lions and performed time on the punt return group and at receiver.
After making his Arrowhead debut, Rees-Zammit informed KSNT Information: “I needed to undergo [the atmosphere] A bit of bit at the moment. I am excited to have one other recreation right here subsequent week after which we’ll see what occurs.
“I am attempting my finest. I am coaching exhausting on daily basis to point out what I can do.
“The extra reps I get, the higher I’m going to be, so I’m excited to see what occurs subsequent week and clearly sooner or later.”
The Chiefs’ remaining preseason recreation is subsequent week in opposition to the Chicago Bears earlier than their roster can be introduced.
Rees-Zammit give up rugby league in January to affix American soccer, signing a three-year cope with the Chiefs.
He’s concentrating on a spot on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster for the NFL season, which begins Sept. 6 in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.
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