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Menelik Watson joins Broncos and Jack Crawford signs for Falcons in NFL

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Great Britains Menelik Watson of Oakland Raiders poses for a photo during a NFL Media Day at Wembley Stadium, on July 16, 2014 i
Image: Menelik Watson has left Oakland for AFC West rivals Denver

Britons Menelik Watson and Jack Crawford have both signed for new NFL teams during the first few days of free agency.

Offensive tackle Watson, who was born in Manchester, has joined the Denver Broncos having spent his first four years in the league with AFC West rivals, the Oakland Raiders.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05:  NFL player, Menelik Watson is interviewed prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Swansea City at
Image: Menelik Watson during a visit to watch Manchester City last month

Watson has battled injuries throughout his time in the professional ranks but has a better chance to be a regular starter along Denver's offensive line.

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 09:  Jack Crawford #58 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Get
Image: Jack Crawford in action for the Dallas Cowboys

Londoner Crawford was also a free agent following a stint with the Dallas Cowboys and the 28-year-old defensive lineman has joined the Atlanta Falcons.

Last month the Falcons were in the Super Bowl but squandered a 25-point lead to the New England Patriots.

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The number of British-born players in the NFL will be increased following next month's draft when safety Obi Melifonwu and offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor are expected to be selected in the early-to-mid rounds.

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