ELF: Vienna Vikings sign All-Star WR Yannik Mayr

| American Football | 12/22/2024

The Vienna Vikings have added another weapon for quarterback Ben Holmes, with the signing of All-Star Austrian wide receiver Yannik Mayr. Mayr on his decision to play for the Vikings in 2025.

“I have followed the Vikings closely over the past few seasons. The ‘final – semi-final – final’ record obviously speaks for itself and shows what the franchise has achieved in Vienna and how successfully they operate here with great conditions and top coaching. The The quality of the homegrown players in Vienna, most of whom I know and can call many of my friends, is incredible. I’m really looking forward to the new season as a Viking and can’t wait to get back to Vienna and play for a championship compete.”

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