Australian punter Arryn Siposs is “preparing to play” in the Super Bowl after officially returning to full-squad training with the Philadelphia Eagles 10 days out from the clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Siposs had been on the Eagles’ injury reserve list since hurting his ankle on December 11 and missed last week’s win over the San Francisco 49ers which propelled them into the Super Bowl, to be played in Arizona on February 13.
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The former AFL player declared he “could have played” against the 49ers – the Eagles have opened a 21-day practice window for Siposs, during which they can add him back to the active player roster, a signal of his likely addition to the team for the Super Bowl.
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“I’m going out there to prepare to play and that’s all there is to it. Whatever happens, happens but it’s a great opportunity to go out there and do my thing.
“I feel like I could have played (against the 49ers last week), definitely. Mentally and physically I was ready to go.
“That’s the only thing I need to concentrate on the whole time – making sure I’m doing everything I can to make sure that I’m good.
“It’s great to be in this situation now to hopefully go out in two weeks and be a part of it. Now it’s just about using these two weeks to full prepare and be ready to go.”
Siposs said it had been “tough” watching from the sidelines as the Eagles kept winning but that he was glad to get his chance at potential Super Bowl glory.
“It’s been a long grind over the last seven to eight weeks and I’m very fortunate to be in this position to have a shot at it and see what happens,” he said
“Do you have moments where you want to be out there? No doubt. We’re in this position now and that’s all that matters.”
Siposs and Mailata are set to become just the third and fourth Australians to play in the Super Bowl.
