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The Jacksonville Jaguars' historic London Games announcement, Trevor Lawrence and the Irish NFL market with Maria Gigante

Ep. 5

In the fifth episode of the Decyfr Handoff, Neil is joined by the Jacksonville Jaguars VP of UK Operations, Maria Gigante. Neil and Maria talk Jacksonville's historic two NFL London Games in the same season, Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' incredible 27-point comeback in last season’s playoffs, and the franchise being awarded the Republic of Ireland as a part of the NFL's Global Markets Program - as they continue to grow their fan base on this side of the pond.

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