After the untimely announcement of Max Borghi’s sudden retirement Dave Boller, and Anthony Becht went to work in an effort to “replace” one of the league’s most dynamic players. With the announcement of Wayne Gallman per the UFL PR the Battlehawks bring in a College Football National Champion along with a Running Back with NFL experience. The Battlehawks also confirmed the intent of Five Players for their 2024 roster as well.
Familiar Faces:
Per the UFL PR the Battlehawks have confirmed the return of 2023 players Willie Harvey, Brandon Seabastion, and Ben DeLuca. All Three players were key contributors to the Battlehawks Defense in 2023. Former Battlehawk Elijah Hamilton who was not protected in the UFL’s Dispersal Draft had agreed to terms with the Arlington Renegades as well.
Dispersal Draft Signees
The Battlehawks also saw the confirmation of newly drafted players signing their contracts to confirm their status with the team in 2024. Defensive Back Chris Payton-Jones(Seattle Sea Dragons) and Offensive Lineman Dohnovan West (Vegas Vipers) officially confirm their intent to join the Battlehawks as well.
New Face in a New Place
The most intriguing transaction this week was the signing of Wayne Gallman. Gallman has been out of football since the end of the 2022 season when his practice squad contract with the Seahawks expired. Originally, Gallman was a 4th Round Pick out of Clemson to the Giants spending 2017 to 2020 with the team. From 2021 to 2022 Gallman spent time with Five NFL teams totaling over 1500 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns in his NFL career. He will compete with Mataeo Durant and Kevon Latulas (rookie) for the starting role in St. Louis.
Currently the St. Louis roster sits at 70 players as the UFL is set to have a hard date of February 14th for the confirmation of their 75 players going into training camp. With only Two Quarterbacks on the roster, the Battlehawks are poised to add a 3rd signal caller with the possibility of additional Defensive Lineman as well. The UFL is slated to kick off on March 30th with a schedule still pending.
