05-02-2025, 05:48 AM -
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Here is the backstory on Efe Obada. I mis-remembered. He was actually with the Panthers for three years. He joined the IPP at it's inception, back in 2017. He had actually had several try-outs before joining the International Player Pathways program
Obada started playing "American" football in London in 2014. He was "found" and later signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015 where he resided on their Practice Squad. In 2016, he then joined the Chiefs followed by the Falcons where he was a Practice Squadder and was released from both teams. In 2017 Obada joined the upstart IPP and was signed by the Panthers...
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Here is the backstory on Efe Obada. I mis-remembered. He was actually with the Panthers for three years. He joined the IPP at it's inception, back in 2017. He had actually had several try-outs before joining the International Player Pathways program
Obada started playing "American" football in London in 2014. He was "found" and later signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015 where he resided on their Practice Squad. In 2016, he then joined the Chiefs followed by the Falcons where he was a Practice Squadder and was released from both teams. In 2017 Obada joined the upstart IPP and was signed by the Panthers...
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On 25 May 2017, Obada was signed by the Carolina Panthers through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. He was waived by the Panthers on 1 September 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on 8 January 2018. After a strong preseason, Obada became the first player from the NFL International Player Pathway program to make a 53-man roster. In Week 3, against the Cincinnati Bengals, Obada played his first regular season game, where he had one sack and one interception. He was later awarded the game ball, and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He finished the season with eight combined tackles and two sacks.
On 23 January 2019, Obada signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers. On 13 October 2019, Obada was made an honorary captain for the Panthers' NFL London Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of a very emotional day for him.
On 6 January 2020, Obada signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers. He was waived on 6 September 2020, but re-signed with the team the next day. In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Chargers, Obada recovered a fumble lost by wide receiver Keenan Allen on the last play of the game to secure a 21–16 win for the Panthers.
Buffalo Bills
On 19 April 2021, Obada signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. He recorded 3.5 sacks with 12 tackles in 10 games.
Washington Commanders
Obada signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders on 23 March 2022. He re-signed with the team on another one-year contract on 20 March 2023.
On 31 August 2023, he was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. He was reactivated to the active roster on 14 October 2023. In the Week 11 game, Obada was carted off the field due to multiple leg fractures and underwent surgery the next day. On 20 November 2023, he was placed on injured reserve.
On 14 March 2024, Obada re-signed with the Commanders on another one-year contract. He placed on physically unable to perform before the season opener and was activated on 12 October 2024. Obada was released on 5 November 2024, and re-signed with their practice squad the following day.
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