Back to the Washington Commanders Newsfeed

Commanders sign a defensive lineman via the International Player Pathway program

Related Topics: TJ Maguranyanga, Nate Landman

The Commanders today announced the signing of another defensive end.

If you aren’t familiar with TJ Maguranyanga, don’t feel bad; he’s new to the NFL, coming to Washington via the International Player Pathway program.

As of April 22 he’ll become their International Pathway Program player. https://t.co/V7oP9tgrtC

— John Keim (@john_keim) April 3, 2025

According to Wikipedia, TJ Maguranyanga is a Zimbabwean professional rugby player for ASM Clermont Auvergne. In December 2024, Maguranyanga became an NFL player, being selected for the league’s International Player Pathway (IPP) program.