Earlier this month, the Detroit Lions were awarded Aussie footballer Patrick Murtagh as part of the NFL’s International Pathway program. Unfortunately, the Lions announced on Monday that Murtagh is unable to participate in the program this year due to an undisclosed medical issue.
Therefore, the Lions have added another international player to take Murtagh’s place: offensive lineman Max Pircher. A 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle, Pircher has actually been in the NFL for two years already, serving as the International Pathways player for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 and staying with the team the following year on the practice squad.