The Broncos have released towering forward Ben Te Kura from the remainder of his contract to allow him to chase an NFL opportunity in the US next year.<\/p>\n
Te Kura, 22, was limited to just five appearances for Brisbane over the past few years and was given permission back in April to take a break from his NRL commitments to attend a six-week NFL training camp. <\/p>\n
The 205cm giant has taken the next step in his NFL dream and will relocate to Arizona as he looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow Aussie Jordan Mailata, who left the Rabbitohs system and went on to win a Super Bowl with the Eagles.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very grateful to the Broncos for everything they\u2019ve done to support me in pursuing an opportunity in the NFL,\u201d Te Kura said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaking my NRL debut for the Broncos against the Storm in 2024 was such an unbelievable moment for myself and my family.<\/p>\n
\u201cI owe the cub so much for the faith they\u2019ve had in me right from day one.\u201d <\/p>\n
The first NFL pre-season matches begin next month, with the first round of the proper competition kicking off on September 10 when the Seahawks and Patriots clash in a Super Bowl rematch.<\/p>\n
Te Kura has reportedly impressed NFL scouts and would stand to earn life-changing money if he\u2019s picked up by one of the franchises, with Mailata signing a three-year deal back in 2024 worth more than $A100m.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an incredible opportunity and one we felt was important to help facilitate,\u201d Broncos general manager of football operations Troy Thomson said. <\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone at the Broncos wish Ben and his family all the very best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n