Cut day is never easy and like all UFL teams the Battlehawks go into week One with a roster of 50, after their wave of releases for the UFL. St. Louis announced the names of 14 players who will no longer be continuing their journey in the UFL for the time being. In addition, to 14 players being released Wide Receiver Jerome Kapp was placed on injured reserve to begin the season.
Cut day is one of the worst days on the calendar as the UFL season is set to begin in 8 days. With the UFL proving itself to be a consistent avenue for players to strengthen their claim for an NFL opportunity, the talent level in the league has continued to increase making both internal competition, and the play of the league way better.
Who Was Released?
Drafted Battlehawk Players:
WR James Bostic (2023), TE Kemari Averett (2023), and WR Jelani Baker (2024) all were released as the team continues to march to Week One. Currently only LB Callahan O’Reilly (2023), OL Bradley Ashmore (2024), QB Chevan Cordeiro (2024), DB Myles Simms (2024), RB Kevon Latulas (2023) and DB Myles Jones (2024) are the only members of the Drafted Battlehawks still with the team.
Veteran Free Agent Signings:
WR Andy Isabella, one Anthony Becht’s most coveted signings was among one the more surprising cuts among the league. LB/EDGE Kemoko Turay was also released as St. Louis feels comfortable with their current group of pass rushers. Other Veteran signings who were released were LB John Petrishen, DB D’Angelo Mandell, and S Avery Young along with DL Albert Huggins and DL Curtis Brooks who were late signings were all released as well.
2024 Team Members:
Dravon Askew-Henry, Keylon Kennedy, and Teton Saltes were among those from the 2024 that were released. All Three players were going into their Third year in the UFL/USFL/XFL with Saltes and Askew Henry going into their 4th and 5th year of spring football respectively.
Fan Favorite and 2023 Battlehawk Eric Magwood an Offensive Lineman, was a surprise release by the team. The Battlehawks are currently sitting at 9 Offensive Lineman on the roster with Magwood who has experience starting at Tackle being released. Magwood came to the Battlehawks in 2023 after a stint in the IFL with the Arizona Rattlers as a free agent prior to the season.
The Battlehawks roster sits at 50 now with their matchup against the Roughnecks less than a week away. The team currently rosters 21 new faces (4 “rookie” draftees, 3 “bounce backs), 14 2nd year Battlehawks, and 15 3rd year Battlehawks. With the roster now set, the focus changes to Houston as the Battlehawks hope to bring a championship to the city that continues to show up and show out to them.
