Post by Lithfan on Jul 9, 2016 7:28:37 GMT -5
July 9, 2007
In his bid to become the first Finnish born NFL player, TE Iiro Luoto signed with the Jets practice squad on this date, July 9, in 2007. Luoto had starred for five seasons with the Helsinki Roosters of the American Football League of Finland. He attracted the attention of pro scouts and played for two seasons with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. He would fall short of his dream of playing in the NFL as he would never make it past the practice squad.
In his bid to become the first Finnish born NFL player, TE Iiro Luoto signed with the Jets practice squad on this date, July 9, in 2007. Luoto had starred for five seasons with the Helsinki Roosters of the American Football League of Finland. He attracted the attention of pro scouts and played for two seasons with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. He would fall short of his dream of playing in the NFL as he would never make it past the practice squad.
