The
Washington Commanders added depth to their defensive line position by signing Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi of Nigeria. Ndubuisi is part of the International Player Pathway Program (IPPP). Ndubuisi (6-7, 323 pounds) is a 23-year-old Nigerian lineman who played soccer and
basketball growing up. He started watching football/NFL on
YouTube and then joined the Uprise Academy, a Nigerian
Football program founded by former NFL defensive lineman Osi Umenyiora . The #Commanders are signing their International Player Pathway Program participant, adding DL Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi of Nigeria, source said. Formerly of the #Broncos , he discovered football on Youtube and eventualy landed in UpRise Academy in Ghana. Now, lands in Washington. pic.twitter.com/jjNIF6BaMY — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 3, 2024 Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi entered the NFL in April of 2022 and was allocated to the
Arizona Cardinals as an Offensive Lineman. After appearing in only one preseason game he was released and was then allocated to the Denver Broncos where he made the switch to defensive lineman. Ndubuisi was on the practice squad for the Broncos for the 2023 season but was not signed to a reserve/future contract. On February 1st, Ndubuisi signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL), but was waived on February 12th. He now lands with the Commanders. Official ✍️ We have signed DL Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi. He is part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. pic.twitter.com/0zfoGdV1sy — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 3, 2024 Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have been busy this offseason having the most additions in the 2024 NFL offseason so far. Key additions include running back Austin Ekeler , linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive lineman Clellin Ferrell, guard Tyler Allegretti, and safety Jeremy Chinn. Quinn has also added some former players of his from his time in Dallas. The Commanders have signed center Tyler Biadasz , defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong, corner Noah Igbinoghene, and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., all former Cowboys last year. Each addition should elevate their position groups for Washington. #Commanders offseason additions so far: RB Austin Ekeler LB Bobby Wagner LB Frankie Luvu C Tyler Biadasz TE Zach Ertz DL Dorance Armstrong DL Dante Fowler Jr. DL Clelin Ferrell G Nick Allegretti S Jeremy Chinn QB Marcus Mariota K Brandon McManus LS Tyler Ott PLUS: Washington… pic.twitter.com/jWi4WDS32e — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 13, 2024 Would you be This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.