Björn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday. His old Indianapolis Colts jersey — it’s a best-seller in Germany — footballs, scarves, miniature helmets. Even a cleat.
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Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James takes a selfie with fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James takes a selfie with fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James takes a selfie with fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Former Indianapolis Colts player Björn Werner meets fans at Das Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Germany, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, ahead of Sunday’s NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. BERLIN — Björn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday. His old Indianapolis Colts jersey — it’s a best-seller in Germany — footballs, scarves, miniature helmets. Even a cleat. Werner’s NFL career ended after three seasons because of injuries, but he’s become a star in his home country as a TV commentator and media personality. He co-hosts a popular podcast, has a big social media presence and is credited with helping popularize the sport in Germany. As the former first-round draft pick waded through throngs of fans, he looked around and took stock of the NFL’s growth in Germany. “We’re in the biggest city in Germany, and we’re surrounded by football fans,” he told The Associated Press as he continued to sign items and pose for selfies. “I’m just thankful to be here.” Saturday’s event was a Colts rally in Potsdamer Platz a day before Indianapolis faces the Atlanta Falcons at the Olympiastadion for the NFL’s first regular-season game in the German capital.was also featured and drew a long line for autographs, but nothing like the Werner frenzy — with security guards creating space for the former Florida State star to shuffle along. “I think the Colts can be very proud of what they’ve built there — and the game hasn’t even been played yet,” he told the AP. “Sunday’s going to be fun.” On Friday night, the 35-year-old Berlin native co-hosted a raucous “Bromania” love-in for German fans of the American version of football.At Florida State, Werner was the ACC’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 as a defensive end. He skipped his senior year to enter the NFL draft, and the Colts selected him 24th overall in 2013.Werner told the Pat McAfee Show in 2021 that the Colts’ fan base was “not happy about it.” But he also noted his pride in overcoming external doubts at each level.started the Football Bromance podcast before the 2019 NFL season, and it’s grown into a full sports media and promotions company, Bromance Sports. They also co-host an NFL show for RTL, the league’s broadcast partner in Germany. On Friday night, Werner fought tears as he addressed fans at “Bromania,” which has become an annual event with the NFL staging games in Germany. “We’ve reached a point where this atmosphere, and the Bromanias, have really started to get NFL teams talking about it.” Werner said. “NFL teams are saying, wait a minute, we have to go there.” Germany is a big part of the NFL’s international growth plan, so having local media personalities spur the growth is key. “There’s a lot of work in the field of growing the game. That’s why it’s really helpful to have him and others likebeing public faces for the sport and the league over here,” NFL Germany general manager Alexander Steinforth told the AP in an interview this week.“That’s why it’s even more important to have faces and names that speak your language, that maybe share some of your cultural heritage and that you can relate to,” Steinforth said. “If that then comes together with a personality that is really outgoing, is entertaining and can explain the sport, that’s kind of the best-in-class combination that we could hope for. He’s definitely one who is really good at it.”Eleven years after drafting Werner as a player, the Colts came calling again. In 2024, the team enlisted Werner as a “Colts ambassador” in Germany and Austria.one of 11 NFL teams that have commercial rights in Germany Colts cheerleaders were also part of Friday’s festivities, along with appearances by players Kenny Moore II, Maximilian Mang and Raimann.Werner’s No. 92 Colts jersey is the top-seller in Germany this year, the NFL said. Werner is first ahead of star wide receivers Justin Jefferson of the Vikings and Aman-Ra St. Brown of the Lions, who is half-German. At Saturday’s rally, Werner merchandise was heavily featured — not just his blue Colts jersey, which cost 130 euros . There was also a black “92” hoodie for 100 euros and T-shirts for 55 euros .“He’s made a big impact, him and Coach Esume. They’re funny guys. They’re just joking all the time,” she said.
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