While the UFL offseason has been extremely "quiet" from a player transaction point of view, the league is set to see one its "stars" return to the NFL. Late Tuesday afternoon, 2026 UFL defensive player of the year Cam Gill is rejoining the Carolina Panthers on their practice squad. Gill was initially signed by the Panthers on their practice squad during final cuts, however was released on September 9th. He now returns to Carolina for the 4th time in his career. Gill worked out for the Cardinals last week, his first opportunity since his release from the Panthers.
Gill isn't the only UFL player to earn an NFL opportunity since the season has begun. Shaun Wade of the Dallas Renegades has earned an opportunity with Eagles signing with the team on their practice squad prior to their week three matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Recent UFL Movement:
Jack Browning (Orlando Storm) worked out for the Commanders on September 24th.
Cam Gill (Louisville Kings) worked out for the Cardinals on Sept 22nd.
Marcus Yarns (Houston Gamblers) worked out for the Broncos on Sept 22nd.
Tanner Brown (Louisville Kings) worked out for the Dolphins on Sept 22nd.
Jack Plummer (Orlando Storm) worked out for the Packers and Jets the week of Sept 8th.
Austin Reed (Dallas Renegades) worked out for the Titans on Sept 8th.
Ian Wheeler (Louisville Kings) worked out for the Packers on Sept 8th.
Nate Brooks (Orlando Storm) worked out for the Texans on Sept 8th.
Cam Camper (Orlando Storm) worked out for the Browns on Sept 8th.
Tre McKitty (Louisville Kings) worked out for the Chiefs on Sept 4th.
The UFL saw 125 players earn workouts totaling 218 total workouts so far. 75 players have earned contracts this signing cycle matching the 2024 signing cycle. Currently 51 players with spring football ties remain rostered on NFL teams going into week four of the NFL season.
***Late Addition***
Per the waiver wire Kenny Dyson (Houston Gamblers) has signed with the Vikings practice squad. UFL Players Dorian Thompson Robinson (Birmingham Stallions) and Keshawn Banks (Orlando Storm) worked out for the 49ers and Vikings respectively.