Former Derry U-20 GAA participant Jude McAtamney is in line to make his NFL debut for the New York Giants on Sunday.
The Giants introduced on Friday that present beginning kicker Greg Joseph could be out of Sunday’s assembly with the Washington Commanders with an stomach harm.
With punter Jamie Gillan additionally out, the probabilities of Swatragh man McAtamney making his aggressive bow within the NFL have elevated.
The 24-year-old, who’s a part of the Giants apply squad, impressed this summer time and featured in pre-season video games after becoming a member of the organisation as a free agent.
As a part of the Worldwide Participant Pathway, he’s eligible for a spot on the apply squad for 3 seasons and will be elevated to the lively roster for this weekend’s recreation.
Joseph was signed to interchange Graham Gano, who aggravated a hamstring harm in a 21-18 loss to Washington in September.
“I am simply making ready each week to be prepared, even when I am not taking part in,” McAtamney instructed BBC Sport NI in New York in October.
“Each week is a studying alternative, and I really feel like I am studying and getting higher as time goes on.”