Louis Rees-Zammit says he does not care about the “haters” after being added to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad.

The former Wales rugby union wing failed to make the 53-man NFL roster for the Kansas City Chiefs after training with the Super Bowl champions in pre-season.

The 23-year-old has since joined the Jaguars’ practice squad and says he has ignored suggestions Jacksonville’s move for him was motivated in part by their London links.

The Jags have played a game in the English capital in 10 straight NFL seasons and have long been linked with a permanent move the London.

This season, which begins on Thursday, they face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (October 13) before hosting the New England Patriots at Wembley (October 20).

“I don’t really care about haters,” Rees-Zammit told BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor.

“They can say what they want behind their phones, behind their laptops making comments.

“I don’t listen to that kind of stuff. I know what I’ve got to do to be successful and they can write all they want.

“I’m working really hard on this dream and I’ve got to try and do as much as I can every day to be a better football player and a better person.”

Jacksonville were one of several franchises that showed interest in Rees-Zammit after his impressive showing in the International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day in March before he signed for the Chiefs.