To close out the week before their big Week 2 showdown against the Birmingham Stallions, the Houston Gamblers make one more move to the offensive line.
According to the UFL Communication Department's X page, the Gamblers released guard Avery Jones from the team. Most likely, this move was made so that they can make room for offensive guard Gareth Warren, who was activated from the reserve/injured list.
Jones was a starter at Auburn in 2023 before he went on to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024, but did not make the active roster. He started one game last year for Houston in the UFL.
Houston Gamblers release Avery Jones from the team
For the Gamblers' offensive line, everything should remain pretty much the same as last week. Warren will be filling in as the new backup left guard for Houston as he will be behind Victor Curne.
The rest of the starting offensive line will look like the following:
LT - John Campbell Jr.
LG - Victor Curne
C - Jack Kramer
RG - Gottlieb Ayedze
RT - Jalen McKenzie
In last week's 36-17 loss to the Dallas Renegades, the Gamblers' offensive line surrendered three sacks. The rushing attack struggled as they only averaged 3.8 yards per carry in the loss.
Gamblers head coach Kevin Sumlin is hoping to have a better performance from his line as they are about to face one of the top defensive lines in the UFL with the undefeated Stallions.