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British Nigerian gridiron player (born 1992)
American football player
Efe Obada
Obada with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Position: Defensive end Born: (1992-04-13 ) April 13, 1992 (age 32 ) Lagos, Nigeria Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m ) Weight: 265 lb (120 kg ) Undrafted: 2015
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active Player stats at PFR
Efe Obada (born April 13, 1992) is a British Nigerian professional American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Nigeria, he was raised in the Netherlands and England and was the first player to go straight from a European football league to the NFL. Obada has also been a member of the London Warriors , Dallas Cowboys , Kansas City Chiefs , Atlanta Falcons , Carolina Panthers , and Buffalo Bills .
Early life
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Born in Lagos , the capital of Nigeria , Obada and his family later moved to the Netherlands . At the age of 10, he and his sister were trafficked into England and were left homeless as soon as they arrived in London .[1] [2] foster homes .[1] Grace Foods in Welwyn Garden City .[3] [4]
Professional career
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London Warriors
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Obada signed with the London Warriors of the BAFA National Leagues in 2014, where he played in five games as a tight end and defensive end .[5]
Dallas Cowboys
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Based on a recommendation from Warriors defensive coordinator Aden Durde , who previously served as an intern coach with the Dallas Cowboys , Obada was given the opportunity to work out for the team days before the Cowboys' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London . Although he did not have much experience, he was signed on April 1, 2015. In rookie mini-camp , he was tried on the first days at tight end, before the team decided to move him to defensive end, where the learning curve would not be as steep. He was waived on September 5.[6] practice squad .[7] [8] [9] [10]
Kansas City Chiefs
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Obada was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on March 9, 2016.[11] [12]
Atlanta Falcons
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On July 28, 2016, he was signed by the Atlanta Falcons .[13] [14]
Carolina Panthers
[ edit ] Obada with the Carolina Panthers in 2019
On May 25, 2017, Obada was signed by the Carolina Panthers through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program .[15] [16] [17] [18] 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.[19]
On January 23, 2019, Obada signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.[20] NFL London Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of a very emotional day for him.[21] [22] [23] [24] 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.[25]
Buffalo Bills
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On April 19, 2021, Obada signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills .[26] [27] [28]
Washington Commanders
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Obada signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders on March 23, 2022.[29] [30] injured reserve due to a knee injury.[31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36]
NFL career statistics
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Year
Team
Games
Tackles
Interceptions
Fumbles
GP GS Cmb
Solo
Ast
Sck
Int
Yds
Avg
Lng
TD PD FF FR Yds
TD
2018
CAR
10 0
8 6 2 2 1 0
0
0
0
2 0
0
0
0
2019
CAR
16 0
24 14 10 0
0
0
0
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
2020
CAR
16 1 18 10 8 5.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 2 54 0
2021
BUF
10 1 12 8 4 3.5
0
0
0
0
0
1 0
0
0
0
2022
WAS
17 1 24 14 10 4 0
0
0
0
0
2 0
0
0
0
2023
WAS
3 0
2 1 1 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Career 72 3 88 53 35 15 1 0
0
0
0
6 1 2 54 0
References
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^ "Cowboys sign British warehouse worker to play defensive end · The42" . the42.ie. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015 .
^ "From homelessness in London to the Dallas Cowboys: Efe Obada's remarkable journey | Sport | The Guardian" . theguardian.com. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015 .
^ Coles, Ben (September 8, 2018). "The astonishing journey of Efe Obada - the refugee abandoned in London as a child now playing in the NFL" . The Telegraph . ISSN 0307-1235 . Archived from the original on October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018 .
^ Helman, David (September 5, 2015). "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit" . DallasCowboys.com . Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2015 .
^ Helman, David (September 23, 2015). "Cowboys Promote Kellen Moore To Active Roster, Sign Efe Obada To Practice Squad" . DallasCowboys.com . Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015 .
^ Brandon George [@@DMN_George] (October 7, 2015). "Yes, the Cowboys released Efe Obada from their practice squad Wednesday and signed LB Keith Smith" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Cowboys Promote Kellen Moore To Active Roster, Sign Efe Obada To Practice Squad" . DallasCowboys.com . Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015 .
^ "Dallas Cowboys waive DE Efe Obada, WR Donte Foster" . 24/7 Sports . Retrieved October 8, 2018 .[dead link
^ "London's Efe Obada signed by the Kansas City Chiefs" . NFLUK.com . Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016 .
^ "EFE OBADA" . foxsports.com . Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016 .
^ "Falcons Sign DE Obada, Waived WR Johnson" . atlantafalcons.com. July 28, 2016. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016 .
^ "Atlanta Falcons cut Sean Renfree, their No. 2 quarterback last season" . AtlantaFalcons.com . Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016 .
^ "Panthers awarded international player" . Panthers.com . Retrieved August 28, 2022 .
^ Strickland, Bryan (September 1, 2017). "Panthers reduce roster to 77" . Panthers.com . Archived from the original on September 20, 2017.
^ Voth, Bill (September 3, 2017). "Panthers sign 10 players to practice squad" . Panthers.com . Archived from the original on March 13, 2018.
^ Strickland, Bryan (January 8, 2018). "Notes: Jonathan Stewart among vets vested in returning" . Panthers.com . Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018 .
^ Bergman, Jeremy (September 26, 2018). "Big Ben, Drew Brees among NFL Players of the Week" . NFL.com . Archived from the original on October 2, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018 .
^ Strickland, Bryan (January 23, 2019). "Efe Obada signs one-year contract" . Panthers.com . Archived from the original on January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019 .
^ Associated Press (October 13, 2019). "McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26" . WCNC.com . Retrieved October 13, 2019 .
^ Henson, Max (January 6, 2020). "Efe Obada signs one-year contract extension" . Panthers.com . Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ Simmons, Myles (September 6, 2020). "Panthers claim three players off waivers" . Panthers.com . Retrieved September 22, 2020 .
^ Simmons, Myles (September 7, 2020). "Panthers re-sign Efe Obada, place Eli Apple on reserve/injured" . Panthers.com . Retrieved September 22, 2020 .
^ "Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers - September 27th, 2020" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved September 28, 2020 .
^ Glab, Maddy (March 24, 2021). "Bills agree to terms with Efe Obada" . BuffaloBills.com . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April" . NFL.com . Retrieved April 19, 2021 .
^ "Efe Obada 2021 Game Log" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved February 26, 2023 .
^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (March 23, 2022). "Commanders sign DE Efe Obada" . Commanders.com . Retrieved March 23, 2022 .
^ Malchow, Alex (March 23, 2023). "NFL: Washington Commanders re-sign DE Efe Obada" . americanfootballinternational.com . Retrieved March 24, 2023 .
^ "Commanders sign LB Jabril Cox to practice squad amid several roster moves" . Commanders.com . August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023 .
^ Marrero, Nathaniel (September 2, 2023). "Commanders Defensive Depth Being Tested Early" . SI.com . Retrieved September 3, 2023 .
^ Selby, Zach (October 14, 2023). "Commanders activate DE Efe Obada from Injured Reserve" . Commanders.com . Retrieved October 14, 2023 .
^ "Commanders DE Efe Obada had surgery on multiple leg fractures" . NBC Sports . November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023 .
^ Selby, Zach (November 20, 2023). "Commanders sign DE Jalen Harris, place DL Efe Obada on IR" . Commanders.com . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ "Commanders re-sign Efe Obada" . March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024 .
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