First Kenyan-born NFL player deported, ICE says
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States following action by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially removed former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo from the country. Adongo, a former linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, is the first Kenyan-born player to be deported by the agency.
Coverage from outlets including ABC News, Fox News, and The Independent confirms the removal. Reports emphasize that the deportation was prompted by a visa overstay and a criminal record, though specific details regarding the nature of the record were not provided by all reporting sources.
Future reports may clarify the timeline of the legal proceedings leading to the removal. Public documentation regarding the specific criminal charges remains limited as of July 27, 2026.
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Quick answers
Who is Daniel Adongo?
He is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts.
Why was Daniel Adongo deported?
According to coverage from Fox News, ICE removed him due to a visa overstay and a criminal record.
Where has Adongo been sent?
Coverage from People.com states he has been deported to Kenya.
Coverage (6)
- Daniel Adongo deported from US: ICE removes Daniel Adongo, former Indianapolis Colts linebacker ABC7 Chicago · 15h ago
- ICE deports former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Ogama Adongo ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 15h ago
- EXCLUSIVE: ICE removes former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo after visa overstay, criminal record Fox News · 15h ago
- ICE deports former NFL player The Independent · 15h ago
- Former NFL Player Daniel Adongo Deported to Kenya by ICE People.com · 15h ago
- Former NFL Player Gets Deported by ICE The Daily Beast · 15h ago
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