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Bernhard Raimann: From Wembley fan watching NFL 'superheroes' to Colts starter ahead of London game

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Maguire, K. (2026, October 2). Bernhard Raimann: From Wembley fan watching NFL 'superheroes' to Colts starter ahead of London game. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bernhard-raimann-from-wembley-fan-watching-nfl-superheroes-to-colts-starter-ahead-of-london-game/article_9dd11573-add7-521b-979d-d6b845885c06.html

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Bernhard Raimann, an Austrian football player who once watched NFL games at Wembley Stadium as a fan in 2013, is now set to start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 29-year-old left tackle, drafted by the Colts in 2022, reflects on his journey from playing wide receiver for an Austrian club team to becoming a professional NFL player. He hopes that his story will inspire young fans watching him play this Sunday.
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Bernhard Raimann, a native of Austria who watched his first NFL game as a teenager at Wembley Stadium in 2013, has become an integral part of the Indianapolis Colts. Now a starting left tackle for the Colts, Raimann reflects on how his dream of playing in the NFL came true when he was drafted by Indy in 2022 and will face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday. Inspired by his own journey, Raimann hopes to inspire young fans who might be watching him play in London. The game represents a significant moment for players like Raimann and star running back Jonathan Taylor, who scored 244 yards and three touchdowns in the Colts' victory over the Atlanta Falcons last year in Berlin.

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🔮 The Saints came under pressure after a 1-4 start when team owner Gayle Benson she would “not accept this level of performance.”
🔮 The Saints-Steelers game could nudge the sport forward as well as shine a light on the Musketeers, who bill themselves as France’s first fully professional American football team.
🔮 The New Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Stade de France in the league’s first-ever regular-season game in France.
🔮 The Steelers coach was asked about how that familiarity might factor into plans for Sunday.
🔮 “As a precautionary measure, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille — an area that has experienced recent disruptions — will not proceed,” the team’s statement added.
🔮 I couldn’t even tell you what I’ve tried.
🔮 It might have gone one better this time.
🔮 Marcus Mariota lasted just two drives in his second straight start in place of Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 against Dallas but might be back soon.
🔮 WATFORD, England (AP) — Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
🔮 Kansas’ best early drive ended with a Yasin Willis fumble early in the second quarter.
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Colts Indy London NFL the Minnesota Vikings

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Colts ORG · 5× London GPE · 3× Bynum PERSON · 2× Indy ORG · 2× Jonathan Taylor PERSON · 2× Mariota PERSON · 2× NFL ORG · 2× Raimann PERSON · 2× Bernhard Raimann PERSON · 1× the Minnesota Vikings ORG · 1×

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Jonathan Taylor eyes ‘mojo’ Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor ran for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns in Indy’s 31-25 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin last year. “Hopefully here has the same kind of mojo as Germany,” said Taylor, whose big day at Olympic Stadium included an 83-yard touchdown run.
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Bernhard Raimann was a starstruck teenager at Wembley Stadium watching the Minnesota Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013. asserted
Vikings → watch → 2013
The Austria native, who had only just started playing football, described the players as “superheroes.” Now it’s Raimann’s turn to leave an impact when he and his Indianapolis Colts teammates face the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. asserted
he → start → Stadium
“I really hope that some kid can see me and listen to my story or see what’s possible and hopefully they can embrace their dreams and keep working every day and shoot, see what happens,” the left tackle said Friday at the Colts’ hotel north of London in the town of Ware. asserted
tackle → hope → Ware
The 29-year-old Raimann had joined the Vienna Vikings — an American football club team — as a young wide receiver and eventually played tight end at Central Michigan, where he switched to the offensive line. asserted
he → join → line
Indy selected him in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. asserted
Indy → select → draft
He said the Wembley trip was an “unbelievable experience ... asserted
trip → say → ?
I thought me being live at an NFL game was the closest I’ll ever get to being (like) those guys. asserted
I → think → guys
“So now being back here and getting to play and knowing what it means to the people here, it’s extremely special for me,” he added. asserted
he → get → me
Colts defense preps for Mariota The Commanders on Friday ruled out Jayden Daniels because of his elbow injury. asserted
Commanders → prep → injury
That means Marcus Mariota gets a second straight start. asserted
Mariota → mean → start
“He’s won a lot of games in the league, lot of respect for him,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. asserted
Steichen → win → him
Rush lanes are going to be important, coverage on the back end is going to be important as well.” asserted
coverage → go → end
Last week, Mariota threw three touchdown passes in Washington’s 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks. asserted
Mariota → throw → Seahawks
The Colts landed in London on Friday morning and practiced later in the day. asserted
Colts → land → day
Jonathan Taylor eyes ‘mojo’ Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor ran for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns in Indy’s 31-25 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin last year. “Hopefully here has the same kind of mojo as Germany,” said Taylor, whose big day at Olympic Stadium included an 83-yard touchdown run. asserted
day → eye → run
“I definitely enjoy playing overseas. asserted
I → play → ?
It’s a chance to share the game that I love,” he said. asserted
he → ’ → that
“We want to put a great product on the field for everyone across the world to see.” asserted
everyone → want → world
Bynum plans new celebration Cam Bynum wasn’t offering any clues about post-interception celebrations he’s working on with teammates. asserted
he → plan → teammates
When he played for the Vikings in 2024, the safety did a “Parent Trap” handshake celebration after picking off Aaron Rodgers in Minnesota’s 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham. asserted
safety → play → Tottenham
“This year probably won’t be a London-based one because I ran out of ideas since I did the ‘Parent Trap’ one,” he said. asserted
he → base → one
“I have really good celebrations. asserted
I → have → celebrations
I have my solo ones and I also have some group ones that we have planned.” asserted
we → have → that
Bynum also did a memorable Raygun celebration — performing the Australian breaker’s Olympic routine against the Jaguars. asserted
Bynum → do → Jaguars
“No clues yet, sorry,” he said when asked for details. ___ asserted
he → say → details
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