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Important update on 1476AMGiant Broncos prop attends NFL training camp
Joel Gould, AAP • April 12th, 2026 9:05 am
Broncos prop Ben Te Kura is attending an NFL training camp with the full backing of the club | Photo: Jono Searle/AAP
Brisbane Broncos giant Ben Te Kura has been given permission to take a break from NRL training to attend a six-week NFL training camp.
Te Kura, who stands at a massive 205cm, has previously expressed a desire to try his hand at American Football after watching former South Sydney-contracted Jordan Mailata become a superstar of the NRL and win the Super Bowl with Philadelphia last year.
Te Kura, 22, has had limited NRL opportunities with the Broncos due to the strength of the forward pack and injuries, playing just five games since making his debut in 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata became an Aussie Super Bowl winner for the Eagles | Photo: AP
The Broncos released a statement on Sunday morning and are supporting Te Kura's attempt to gain an NFL contract.
"The Broncos have approved Te Kura's attendance at a six-week NFL training camp, which is currently underway," the club said.
"At the conclusion of the six-week period, Te Kura will either return to Broncos' training or the club will extend his absence to facilitate further steps towards a possible NFL opportunity in the United States."
Mailata entered the NFL after gaining a spot in its international pathway program (IPP) in 2017.
Current St George Illawarra centre Valentine Holmes also went through the IPP in 2019 and secured a position with the New York Jets before returning to the NRL with North Queensland the following season.
