Nigeria's Roy Mbaeteka gave up his place at the International Player Pathway last season after being scouted by the New York Giants, and while that move didn't work out, he's hoping his new chance at the Chicago Bears pays off this season.
Mbaeteka would have been guaranteed a roster spot for all of last season if he remained in the IPP Program and was allocated to the team, but he chose to give that up when the Giants showed interest in signing him as a free agent.
He found himself moving in and out of the practice squad, and rather than signing a reserve/futures deal, Mbaeteka opted to return to the IPP Program this season.