Valentine Holmes' NFL dream alive after being picked up by New York Jets

• Former NRL player added to Jets’ practice squad
• Will not be eligible to play games during 2019 season

A “speechless” Valentine Holmes has been invited to join the NFL’s New York Jets. The former NRL star – who walked away from a $5m contract with Cronulla – will share a locker room with star running back Le’Veon Bell and quarterback Sam Darnold at the New Jersey-based Jets.

Holmes will also continue a strong Australian tradition at the team. The Jets’ punter is Mornington Peninsula-raised Lachlan Edwards and Geelong AFL great turned punter, Ben Graham, was a member of the Jets from 2005 to 2008. And another Victorian, Tom Hackett, a two-time Ray Guy Award winner, trialled with the team in 2016.

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We've added Valentine Holmes as part of the @NFL's International Player Pathway program.

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