As the Battlehawks go into the second week of training camp, the team continued to fill out their roster with week one just over three weeks away. The Battlehawks recently saw the release of several players last week, as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
Shane Calhoun Tight End:
The Battlehawks added former ECU and Texas A&M Tight End to join Tyler Neville, and James Bostic. Calhoun was a standout performer during the UFL's showcase running a 4.43 40-yard dash in October. After receiving limited interest from NFL teams, Calhoun now has his first professional opportunity.
Demone Harris Defensive End
Harris came out of the University of Buffalo in 2018, spending parts of 8 seasons across six NFL franchises. He's recorded 22 NFL tackles in his career earning a Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs during the 2019 season. Recently he spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers during training camp.
Lavonta Bentley Linebacker
Following the release of William Hardy, the Battlehawks brought in Lavonta Bentley out of the university of Colorado. Bentley has yet to spend time on a professional roster however has worked out with Broncos and Bengals.
The Battlehawks roster sits at 64, with their first game against the D.C. Defenders on March 28th. St. Louis went 8-2 in 2025, losing to the D.C. Defenders during the XFL Conference Championship game.