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  • Jets Sign DE Paschal Ekeji to Practice Squad

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    Green & White Place G Leander Wiegand on Practice Squad Injured Reserve

    Eric Allen

    The Jets have signed DEPaschal Ekejito the practice squad. The club also placed GLeander Wiegandon the P-squad injured reserve.

    Ekeji (6-4, 230), who holds citizenship in three nations, is a former rugby star who was one of 13 players from 12 countries selected as part the NFL IPP Program class. In the summer of 2022, he was one of 49 participants hailing from five countries Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the first NFL Africa Camp. Born in the Southern African country of Lesotho, Ekeji played rugby for Grey College in Bloemfontein and later attended Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape province of South Africa. He most recently played with the Sharks, a South African professional rugby team.

    After initially signing with the Jets in May, Wiegand (6-5, 291) was added to the practice squad in August. He played one season at Central Florida before returning to Germany in 2022 where he lined up for the Cologne Centurions. Wiegand then played offensive line for the Rhein Fire, earning first-team All-European League Football (ELF) honors on a championship team. At his pro day, Wiegand, who owns a wingspan of 80 inches, showcased his strength with 38 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

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  • Pride M Morgan Gautrat retires from NWSL, joins Newcastle

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    Midfielder Morgan Gautrat announced her retirement from NWSL play on Monday, according to the league.

    The longtime U.S. Women’s National Team member will spend the rest of the 2025 season with Newcastle United on loan from the Orlando Pride.

    ‘I’m at a point in my career where I want to be a leader and want to be a part of making a mark and a legacy at a place like this at Newcastle to make history,’ Gautrat said, per ESPN.

    Gautrat, 32, helped Orlando win the NWSL Shield and league championship last season.

    ‘We understand and fully support Morgan’s decision as she moves into this next chapter,’ said Pride sporting director Haley Carter. ‘While we’re sad to see her go, we respect her choice to pursue opportunities that align with her personal goals and wish her and her family nothing but success in their future endeavors. Morgan will always be part of our family, and we’re grateful for everything she’s brought to our club.’

    Gautrat won World Cup championships with the USWNT in 2015 and 2019, earning the most recent of her 88 caps in 2022.

    She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NWSL draft by the Houston Dash and has also played in the league with the Chicago Red Stars (2017-22) and Kansas City Current (2023). She played for France’s OL Lyonnes in 2018.

    ‘We are absolutely delighted to be adding a player of Morgan’s quality and experience to our squad,’ Newcastle manager Becky Langley said.

    ‘She has performed at the highest level for her whole career and brings with her a world class mentality having won some of the biggest trophies in the game for both club and country.

    ‘Morgan is a leader, and she will bring so much on and off the pitch for us. We are excited to start working with her.’

    –Field Level Media

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