July 24, 2026

ICE Deports Daniel Ogama Adongo, First Kenyan NFL Player, Following Visa Overstay and Mental Health Concerns

Daniel Ogama Adongo, 37, was deported by ICE on June 20 after overstaying his visa since 2016, following an immigration judge's order in March.
Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, has a criminal record including a 2020 conviction for criminal mischief and faced multiple other charges that were dismissed.
ICE officials stated his removal enhances community safety, citing concerns over his past arrests and mental health issues linked to traumatic brain injury, which his family believes stem from his sports career.