TORONTO — He’s coming to the CFL’s national combine as a definite long shot, but Frederik Myrup Nielsen has defied overwhelming odds before. For the past two seasons, Nielsen has played for the Potsdam Royals of the German Football League. I guess I’m happy I’m a receiver in that way.”However, he knows he needs to show well at the weekend combine despite having little preparation time. Regardless, Nielsen can’t wait to compete this weekend and appreciates the opportunity the CFL is giving European players. “It’s so beneficial for the European players because obviously you have the motivation to get better so you might be invited to the CFL combine.

Source: National Post March 22, 2019 13:30 UTC