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UFL Offseason Update: UFL surpasses over 20 NFL signings on 3rd day of offseason, 50 workouts conducted

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UFL Offseason Update: UFL surpasses over 20 NFL signings on 3rd day of offseason, 50 workouts conducted

UFL players continue to garner interest as the league has completed their 3rd season in operation. With all teams players eligible to now workout and sign with NFL teams on the first day of the offseason several players have already signed deals with NFL teams. Last year the UFL saw over 60 players earn NFL contracts, with 75 earning contracts in 2024. UFL players became eligible to sign with NFL teams once the 2026 championship game was complete.

So far 43 UFL players have earned 51 workouts since the completion of the regular season.

With the UFL seeing 20 players signed to an NFL roster so far. The UFL saw its 20th signing last season on July 28th.

Orlando Storm

The Orlando Storm saw Keshawn Banks earn their first signing of the 2026 UFL to NFL signing cycle. The team also saw Elijah Badger and punter Jack Browning earn NFL workouts.

Workouts: WR Elijah Badger (WAS 6/17), P Jack Browning (ARI 6/17) DE Keshawn Banks (ATL 6/15), Cam Camper (ATL 6/15, DEN 6/15, NYJ 6/15) Josh Minkins (DEN 6/8)

Signing: Keshawn Banks (ATL 6/17)

Dallas Renegades

No Reported workouts or signings as of 6/17.

Workouts: LB Curtis Jacobs (DAL 6/16), Dae Dae Hunter (DEN 6/15), Denzel Mims (DAL 6/15), Shaun Wade (NYJ 6/15, CHI 6/15),

Signings: DB Shaun Wade (PHI 6/16)

Houston Gamblers

The Gamblers saw another run of players earn contracts bringing their total up to six. Hunter Dekkers becomes the first QB this signing cycle to sign returning to the Saints, while Gottlieb Ayedze, Ameer Speed, and Jalen Moreno Cropper all are joining NFL teams as well.

Workouts: Hunter Dekkers (NO 6/15), Gottlieb Ayedze (NE 6/15), Rashard Lawrence (ATL 6/15), Eugene Asante (HOU 6/15), Ameer Speed (DAL 6/15), Jah Joyner (PIT 6/11) Kaden Davis (NYJ 6/10, CHI 6/15) Major Burns (MIA 6/1), Jalen Moreno-Cropper (DEN 6/2, NO 6/15), Marcus Yarns (DEN 6/2) Lawerence Keys III (DEN 6/4)

Signings: QB Hunter Dekkers (NO 6/17), Gottlieb Ayedze (MIA 6/17), DB Ameer Speed (DAL 6/17), Jalen Moreno-Cropper (NO 6/17) S Major Burns (MIA 6/15), WR Kaden Davis (CHI 6/16)

Louisville Kings

The Kings shouldn't be surprised with this signing as Tanner Brown is now joining the New Orleans Saints. Brown set the UFL record for most field goals in a UFL regular season. WR Kaden Prather also worked out for the Saints as well.

Workouts: K Tanner Brown (NO 6/16), WR Kaden Prather (NO 6/17)

Signing: K Tanner Brown (NO 6/17), WR Lucky Jackson (DET 6/16), WR Tarik Black (DET 6/16)

Columbus Aviators

The Aviators now have two more players off the board with Antwane Wells and Tay Martin both earning contracts with the Falcons and Lions respectively. Wells worked out for the Falcons on the 15th, with Martin working out for the Lions on the 4th. The Aviators have seen five players sign contracts with NFL teams so far.

Workouts: P Brad Robbins (ARI 6/15), LB Jacoby Windmon (PIT 6/15), Ron Stone Jr. (CLE 6/15), Chris Glaser (DAL 6/15), Antwane Wells (ATL 6/15), Tony Fields II (CHI 6/11), WR Tay Martin (ATL 6/2, DET 6/4, NO 6/15)

Signings: WR Tay Martin (DET 6/17), WR Antwane Wells (ATL 6/17), Tony Fields II (CHI 6/16), Chris Glaser (DAL 6/16), Jacoby Windmon (PIT 6/16)

St. Louis Battlehawks

No Reported workouts or signings as of 6/17.

Workouts: Kevon Latulas (DEN 6/9), Sean Fresch (DEN 6/10, HOU 6/10)

Signing: Hakeem Butler (DEN 6/15), Sean Fresch (DEN 6/15)

D.C. Defenders

Devonnsha Maxwell was signed by the Atlanta Falcons after a successful workout with the team.

Workouts: WR Erik Ezukanma (PHI 6/15) DL Devonnsha Maxwell (ATL 6/15)

Signings: WR Erik Ezukanma (PHI 6/16), DL Devonnsha Maxwell (ATL 6/17)

Birmingham Stallions

After a couple of days of "radio silence" the Stallions saw Justyn Ross earn a workout with the Commanders. Ross totaled over 300 yards receiving in his first season in the UFL.

Workouts: WR Justyn Ross (WAS 6/17) LB Olakunle Fatukasi (DAL 6/15), WR Elijah Cooks (CHI 6/15), Hudson Clark (MIA 6/12), Jayden Peevy (ATL 6/2)

Signings: None.

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