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NFL veteran Daniel Adongo deported from the United States by ICE

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

NFL veteran Daniel Adongo deported from the United States by ICE

Summary

Former NFL player Daniel Adongo was deported from the United States on June 20 due to visa overstays and a criminal record. Adongo, who played linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts between 2013 and 2015, faced felony charges including intimidation and battery. He was previously jailed for disorderly conduct and had accumulated multiple domestic violence reports. ICE confirmed his deportation, citing safety concerns for the community. Adongo’s visa expired in 2016, leading to enforced deportation under the Laken Riley Act.

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Key Details

•Daniel Adongo deported on June 20, 2026.
•Deportation stemmed from expired visa and criminal history.
•Adongo faced multiple domestic violence reports.
•He played for the Colts from 2013 to 2015.
•ICE stated deportation improves community safety.

Latest Updates

5:50 PMYahoo Sports — NFL veteran deported from United States by ICE
10:04 PMUSA Today — Ex-Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo deported after ICE detention, officials confirm - USA Today

What they're saying

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Daniel Adongo was a Kenyan rugby player before entering the NFL. His deportation caps a decade of cycling through arrests and psychiatric hospitals.
— USA Todayby Kristie Ackert