Jarryd Hayne was one of the great stories in the NFL last season. Despite not playing an abundance of minutes, he represented a great hope for the NFL to expand its appeal abroad. As one of the greatest Rugby League players in the history of that game and an incredible and incredibly popular athlete, Hayne brought the San Francisco 49ers and American Football to the attention of millions of Australians.
Sunday, however, the 49ers and Jarryd Hayne announced that his dream to pursue an American Football career has now passed.