Nate Ebner, a New England Patriots safety who has played mostly on special teams, is hoping to make the U.S. rugby team. (Matt King/Getty Images)Jarryd Hayne is ending his NFL career in order to try to play rugby for Fiji in the Rio Olympics this summer. “The 49ers organization has been incredibly supportive throughout my journey and I cannot thank them and the support staff enough. Jarryd Hayne is heading to Fiji. I also want to thank the boys, especially my running back brothers, for their help and support in my transition to the NFL.

Source: Washington Post May 15, 2016 16:15 UTC