The AAF legacy continues, as John Wolford is back in the NFL. The former Arizona Hotshots QB returns to an NFL roster due to an injury to a season ending injury to Carson Wentz. Wolford joins the Minnesota Vikings on their practice squad as a veteran presence behind J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer.
Wolford came out of Wake Forest in 2018 as a UDFA with the New York Jets. After being released, Wolford joined the AAF playing under Head Coach Rick Neuheisel’s Arizona Hotshots. He led the Hotshots to a 5-3 record throwing for over 1,600 yards with a TD:INT ratio of 14:7. Since the AAF Wolford has extended his NFL career for the past six seasons including starting four games, earning a Super Bowl Championship, and approximately $4 million dollars since 2019.
Wolford is one of six AAF players who have spent time on NFL rosters this season. The AAF had seen 99 players earn NFL contracts earning over $99 million dollars since 2019.
Other Spring Football Notes:
Logan Woodside (AAF Commanders QB) was released from the Steelers practice squad with Will Howard getting healthy. Woodside earned $87,500 during his time in Pittsburgh. Domenique Davis (USFL Houston Gamblers) was waived from injured reserve by the Steelers. He is a candidate to return to the practice squad. Per Spotrac he earned $226,596 due to his injury settlement.
D’Ernest Johnson (AAF Orlando Apollos) was released from the Cardinals practice squad. He has spent time with the Ravens this season as well. Dallas Renegades Draft Pick John Rhys Plumlee returns to the NFL signing with the Steelers. He gives the Steelers flexibility with playing both Wide Receiver, and Quarterback.
Tyrion Davis-Price a newly signed Birmingham Stallion worked out for the Saints. Brandon Smith (2024 D.C. Defenders) was waived by the New York Jets after signing to the active roster this past weekend. He is a candidate to return to the practice squad.
