From Rugby to Eagles: Weru's NFL Journey | NFL News

Two unlikely NFL hopefuls—Joshua Weru from Kenya, a rugby star turned outside linebacker, and Uar Bernard from Nigeria, a hoops player—are now training together in Philly with the Eagles through their International Pathway Program. Despite coming from opposite ends of Africa and having zero football experience, both are soaking up the game with grit and humility. Weru, just 22, is learning to rush the passer and cover receivers while getting mentorship from teammate Jalyx Hunt, who praises his work ethic. Inspired by Christian Wade’s journey through the same program, Weru sees this as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to grow—even if he’ll start on the sidelines in preseason games. The Eagles are investing in their development, and Weru’s grateful for every rep, knowing this path might not exist anywhere else. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a30647a2afa32f9b