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Chiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injury
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NFL teams with German mascots named Leo, Wolfgang and Fritz wooing fans in Munich
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM · 1 min read
NFL teams are using mascot diplomacy to win over international fans, and several teams have created German versions of their fun and furry characters with names like Wolfgang, Fritz and Leo. The funsters are welcome additions in Germany, where fans…
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