Ex-NFL player challenges WNBA to sign transgender player amid controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Breiden Fehoko, a former NFL defensive tackle, has publicly urged the WNBA to sign transgender player Julie Tétart. His call comes in light of ongoing debates in the league regarding transgender participation in women's sports, highlighted recently by Sophie Cunningham's critical stance. Tétart expressed interest in the WNBA, though at 34 years old, a transition from France could be challenging. The situation raises potential for further debate within the league, where existing tensions on physicality and equitable foul calls already exist.
- •Breiden Fehoko urges WNBA to sign Julie Tétart.
- •WNBA faces ongoing controversy over transgender athlete participation.
- •Sophie Cunningham's views add context to the discussion.
- •Tétart, age 34, considers interest in playing in the WNBA.
- •Debate over fairness in competition is a pressing issue for the league.
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"The WNBA has been mired in controversy lately. Some of it has even turned political.
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