The Chargers signed tight end Jordan Petaia on Wednesday, the team announced.
He joins the team as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway training program.
Petaia trained in the IPP program over 10 weeks at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, culminated by showcasing his skills at a Pro Day at the University of South Florida on March 26.
A native of Melbourne, Australia, Petaia has appeared in a pair of Rugby World Cups (2019 in Japan and 2023 in France) for the Wallabies, becoming the youngest Australian to play at a World Cup in 2019 at 18 years old.