Sinfield tempted by gridiron move

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Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is contemplating a possible switch to American football at the end of his rugby league career.
Sinfield, 27, is currently with the Rhinos on a pre-season camp in Florida, which has included training with the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team.

"American football is something I have thought about," said Sinfield.

"It might be a good opportunity to sample a different culture and still play a part in top level sport."

The goal-kicking loose forward signed a new four-year contract with the Super League champions last year.

But he added: "You can't play rugby league forever."



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Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is contemplating a possible switch to American football at the end of his rugby league career.
Sinfield, 27, is currently with the Rhinos on a pre-season camp in Florida, which has included training with the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team.

"American football is something I have thought about," said Sinfield.

"It might be a good opportunity to sample a different culture and still play a part in top level sport."

The goal-kicking loose forward signed a new four-year contract with the Super League champions last year.
But he added: "You can't play rugby league forever."

bbc.co.uk
If i hadnt of seen that i would have thought its contract renewal time!!;) .
Seriously,kicker is the only spot Sinfield would have a chance at given his age.Havent Celtic Crusaders just signed an ex NFL player,will be interesting to see how he goes.

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Yep kicker is mostly the only way into the NFL for non Americans. Sinfield is a good kicker, i would be very surprised if we ever saw him in the NFL though.


The player the Crusaders signed came from the Carolina Panthers, i believe he was 28.