Eagles develop Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru through International Player Pathway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are in the early stages of developing international prospects Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru, as noted by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Both players were selected as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program, with Bernard never having played organized football and Weru transitioning from rugby. Fangio emphasized the significant learning curve both athletes face, requiring time and experience to adapt to the professional game. The Eagles are focused on long-term development rather than immediate results, acknowledging that mistakes are unavoidable as they learn alongside NFL talent.
- •Uar Bernard is a former basketball player with no organized football experience.
- •Joshua Weru transitioned from rugby and arrived as an undrafted rookie.
- •Both players face extensive learning curves in professional football.
- •The Eagles are emphasizing development over immediate results in training camp.
- •Fangio highlighted the gap between their potential and current capabilities.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles face long development process with two elite international athletes
"Vic Fangio said international prospects Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru are “light years away” as they learn professional football
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