Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States after immigration authorities determined he had overstayed his visa and posed a threat due to his criminal record.
The 37‑year‑old Kenyan, who played for the Colts between
2013 and 2015, was removed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
officers in Chicago.
Officials said Adongo overstayed his visa in 2016 and
accumulated a criminal history that included arrests for felony intimidation,
battery, and disorderly conduct.
In 2020, he was convicted of criminal mischief involving
property damage and sentenced to one year in jail.
Homeland Security confirmed his deportation, stating: “Our
communities are SAFER now that this criminal is OUT of our country.”
Authorities cited the Laken Riley Act, signed into law by
President Donald Trump in 2025, which requires non‑citizens convicted of
certain offenses to remain in custody without bond during immigration
proceedings.
A Department of Justice immigration judge ordered Adongo’s
removal in March 2026, and ICE carried out the deportation on June 20.
“This dangerous individual was clearly a threat to the
community, which is now safer since he’s been removed.
“Those who violate immigration law are held equally
accountable, including former professional athletes.” ICE Chicago Assistant
Field Office Director Douglas Thompson remarked
Adongo, who initially moved to the U.S. as a rugby recruit
before switching to American football, spent two seasons with the Colts through
the NFL’s international player pathway.
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