AmericanFootball.org.uk are delighted to present an exclusive interview with Alan Porter, a former British American football player and author of The Weekend Warrior. As a former Chiltern Cheetah, now known as the Hertfordshire Cheetahs, based in Watford, we got in touch with Alan to ask him how he got involved with American football in the …
On Tuesday, 26 May, Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs hit the headlines for the wrong reasons. Following another standout season in Wisconsin, the Packers star was arrested on five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation. Running Back Hands Himself In Jacobs’s charges stem from a police report of a disturbance at …
The final weekend in April marked the key date in the NFL offseason as attention turned to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. Held over two sites connected by the Roberto Clemente Bridge, the first draft in Steel City since 1948 attracted a record 805,000 fans over the course of the three days. Following weeks …
April is traditionally the time of year when the NFL franchises reopen their doors, as early preparations begin for the season ahead. Such is the case in 2026, with the offseason workout programmes now underway across the United States. For many players, these workouts present an opportunity to get in some early fitness work; for …
On Thursday, 2nd April, we witnessed one of the most eye-catching free agency signings of 2026, as the Las Vegas Raiders secured the services of 37-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins. The former Commander, Viking, and Falcon signs a headline-grabbing five-year $172 million deal. Falcons Foot the Bill While the full value of the deal is $172 …
Following a season derailed by problems at quarterback, the Minnesota Vikings have acted swiftly to shore up the position. Having already secured the services of free agent Kyler Murray, the Vikings have now snapped up Carson Wentz on a one-year deal. Wentz, who started five games for Minnesota last season, adds depth and valuable experience …
The Chicago Bears have been stunned by the news that Pro Bowl centre Drew Dalman will retire with immediate effect. Only a year after signing a $42 million three-year deal, the former Atlanta Falcon will forfeit the remainder of his contract and hang up his cleats. Reasons Unclear This news will likely come as a …
American Football has become an increasingly popular spectator sport in the UK. Having first entered the UK consciousness thanks to Channel 4’s coverage in the 1980s, NFL interest experienced a huge surge from the mid-2000s onwards. These days, fans can enjoy more televised games than ever before, in addition to live games on British soil, …
One of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in living memory ended in Santa Clara on Sunday, 8th February. At the home of their NFC West rivals (the San Francisco 49ers), the Seattle Seahawks shut down Drake Maye and the New England Patriots to claim a one-sided 29-13 victory. Twelve years on from the “Legion of …
Sunday, 8th February sees the 2026 edition of one of the most iconic sporting events on the planet. Following five months of a gruelling regular season and playoff action, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks face off in Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX. Few would have picked the Patriots and Seahawks at …
