Daniel Adongo, a former Kenyan NFL linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts, was deported from the US by immigration authorities after overstaying his visa since 2016.

The 37-year-old faced multiple arrests over the past decade, including charges of felony intimidation, battery, and disorderly conduct, though some charges were dropped.

A Department of Justice immigration judge ordered his removal under the Laken Riley Act in March 2026, which mandates detention for undocumented immigrants convicted of certain crimes.ICE executed the order in June 2026, stating Adongo was a threat to the community.His NFL career lasted two seasons with the Colts before being released in 2015 following a domestic incident.

ICE highlighted that over 70% of its arrests involve undocumented aliens with criminal convictions, and over three million have been removed under the current administration.Adongo's case underscores the strict enforcement of immigration laws, even for former athletes.