{"id":2635343,"date":"2026-07-25T12:09:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T16:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ice-deports-ex-nfl-linebacker-and-rugby-star-report\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T12:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T16:10:09","slug":"ice-deports-ex-nfl-linebacker-and-rugby-star-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ice-deports-ex-nfl-linebacker-and-rugby-star-report\/","title":{"rendered":"ICE Deports Ex-NFL Linebacker and Rugby Star: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fice-deports-ex-nfl-linebacker-and-rugby-star-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2635343&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The content discusses the story of Daniel Ogama Adongo, a Kenyan former rugby star who transitioned into the NFL, primarily playing as a practice squad member and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-the-new-nfl-kickoff-rule-means\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What The New ... Kickoff Rule Means\">special teams player<\/a> for the Indianapolis Colts.His NFL career was cut short following a police incident in 2015, leading to his release. Years later, Adongo faced legal troubles, including arrests for criminal mischief, felony intimidation, battery, and disorderly conduct, with a recent conviction in 2020 resulting in jail time. <\/p>\n<p>Recently,immigration authorities deported him after he overstayed his visa since 2016. ICE officials stated that his removal was part of efforts to deport individuals with criminal records and those in violation of immigration laws, emphasizing the safety of the community. Adongo is originally from Kenya, and his story is noted for its dramatic shifts from sporting promise to legal and immigration issues.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When a sports star makes the unlikely transition from rugby to the NFL, it naturally creates a compelling narrative.<\/p>\n<p>For Daniel Ogama Adongo, that compelling narrative took a sharp downward turn after a run-in with the law.<\/p>\n<p>And now, years later, that narrative appears all but over after reports surfaced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported him.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/exclusive-ice-removes-former-nfl-player-daniel-ogama-adongo-after-visa-overstay-criminal-record\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> reported that ICE authorities in Chicago removed the 37-year-old former NFL linebacker, who overstayed a visa in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>While Adongo\u2019s journey could\u2019ve been a unique one, his inability to find consistent time for the Indianapolis Colts and his issues all but doomed his NFL career.<\/p>\n<p>From there, he would have further issues with the law, including multiple arrests over the last 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>More recently, there was a 2020 conviction for criminal mischief with damage, which resulted in a one-year jail sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said he also had arrests on charges of felony intimidation, battery and disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis dangerous individual was clearly a threat to the community, which is now safer since he\u2019s been removed,\u201d an ICE director said via statement. \u201cThose who violate immigration law are held equally accountable, including former professional athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ICE wasn\u2019t done. It continued: \u201cSince Day One, DHS law enforcement has been delivering on President Trump\u2019s promise to the American people to arrest and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >deport criminal illegal aliens including murderers<\/a>, rapists, child sex abusers, gang members, and terrorists.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNearly 70% of ICE arrests are of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tuesday-afternoon-update-lindsey-graham-defends-biden-report-says-pence-has-classified-docs-corruption-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"Tuesday Afternoon Update: Lindsey Graham Defends Biden, Report Says Pence Has Classified Docs, Corruption In Ukraine?\">illegal aliens charged<\/a> or convicted of a crime in the U.S. More than 3 million illegal aliens are out of the country and counting,\u201d ICE continued. \u201cOur message is clear: If you come to our country illegally, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adongo is from Kenya, and according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/blog\/indianapolis-colts\/post\/_\/id\/15203\/colts-release-former-rugby-star-daniel-adongo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>, was a rugby star before making the difficult leap to the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/blog\/indianapolis-colts\/post\/_\/id\/15102\/colts-lb-daniel-adongo-ruled-out-againts-jaguars-following-police-investigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that he primarily played on the practice squad before being called up to be a special teams player.<\/p>\n<p>Adongo was cut by the Colts in 2015 after an incident involving police.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, police were called to check on a female resident who d a home with Adongo in Indianapolis. The female resident had apparently texted a friend that she needed help.<\/p>\n<p>That friend then relayed this SOS call to the police, who showed up at the residence.<\/p>\n<p>The female resident then refused medical assistance, and also did not explain why she sent the text.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before cutting Adongo, the Colts put out a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Indianapolis Colts are aware of media reports regarding a possible criminal investigation of Daniel Adongo,\u201d the team said. \u201cAs is evident from the reports, the facts relating to the alleged incident are highly uncertain. We are investigating the matter and until we have gathered clear information, it would be unfair to all concerned for us to make any public comment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A week later, the team released him.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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