UFL Alumni Watch: NFL Week 1

ARLINGTON, TX (September 9, 2026) – As the NFL kicks off its 2026 regular season, the United Football League celebrates 43 UFL alumni represented on NFL active rosters and practice squads across 22 NFL teams.

With 118 UFL alumni having participated in NFL training camps this offseason, the UFL's impact continues to be seen at the highest level of professional football. From established NFL contributors to players foreign their path, UFL alumni will be represented throughout the 2026 NFL season.

By the Numbers

• 43 UFL alumni who entered the 2026 season on active NFL rosters or practice squads

• 19 UFL alumni who earned spots on NFL 53-man rosters entering the 2026 season

• 24 UFL alumni who earned spots on NFL practice squads entering the 2026 season

• 2 UFL alumni from the 2026 UFL season who are featured in Week 1's NFL active rosters

• 6 players are with the Detroit Lions, the most of any team

• 4 players each with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers

• 3 players each with the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and New Orleans Saints

• 2 players each with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets

• 1 player each with the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, and New England Patriots

• 10 wide receivers, 7 defensive backs, 6 long-snappers, 4 defensive tackles, 4 kickers, 3 linebackers, 2 tight ends, 1 defensive end, 1 offensive guard, 1 offensive tackle, 1 punter, 1 quarterback, and 1 running back

UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 1: Wednesday, September 9

New England Patriots @ Seattle Seahawks

New England Patriots

#98 DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. (Practice Squad)
Pittsburgh Maulers | Friends

• A standout for the Pittsburgh Maulers during the 2022 USFL season, recorded 32 tackles and two sacks in nine games

• Signed with the New England Patriots following his USFL season and has remained with the organization, appearing in 31 games while recording 45 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery

• Began his collegiate career at Sacramento City College before playing at San Joaquin Delta College and Friends University

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Played in all three preseason games, recording four tackles and a quarterback hit for the Patriots

UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 1: Thursday, September 10

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams (Australia)

Los Angeles Rams

#92 K Harrison Mevis

Birmingham Stallions | Missouri

• Played all 10 regular-season games for Birmingham in 2025, connecting on 20-of-21 field-goal attempts (95.2 percent) with a long of 54 yards.

• Added a 56-yard field goal in the Stallions' conference championship game

• Converted 18-of-19 field goals and all 48 extra-point attempts during his rookie season with the Rams, including a 42-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against Chicago in the NFC Divisional Round

• Finished his fourth season at Missouri as the program's career leader in field goals made (86) and points scored (405). He earned Second Team All-SEC honors as a senior and set an SEC record with a 61-yard field goal against Kansas State in 2023

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Went a perfect 5-for-5 (25, 25, 27, 27, 40 yds) on field goals and 8-of-8 on extra point attempts in preseason

UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 1: Sunday, September 13

Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers

Chicago Bears
#27 WR Kaden Davis (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Northwest Missouri State

• Joined Houston during Week 6 of the 2026 season, played five games as an all-purpose player

• Ranked second on the Gamblers with 275 kickoff-return yards on 10 returns, including a long of 32 yards, while adding four special teams tackles and four receptions for 32 yards

• Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos in 2022 before making his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns in 2024

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Appeared in all three games, returning five kicks for 95 yards and three punts for an additional 34 yards. Also had five catches for 93 yards

#37 DB Deantre Prince (Practice Squad)
Louisville Kings | Ole Miss

• Played in 6 games for the Louisville Kings in 2026

• Logged 13 total tackles, 11 solo stops, 1 interception, and 5 passes defended

• Drafted in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars

• Finished career at Ole Miss with 146 tackles, 27 passes defended, and six interceptions

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had three tackles in two games for the Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

#11 QB Josh Johnson (Practice Squad)
Los Angeles Wildcats | San Diego

• Has played for 17 different professional football teams during his career, including 14 NFL teams and the Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL, 2012), San Diego Fleet (AAF, 2019), and Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL, 2020)

• Started four of five games for the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL season, completing 81-of-135 passes for 1,092 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Completed 10-of-19 passes for 84 yards in preseason Week 1. Also carried the ball twice for an additional six yards. Tossed 156 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 2 with a 113.7 quarterback rating and completed 12-of-19 for another 156 yards as the starter in Week 3

New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions

New Orleans Saints

#38 DB Jayden Price
Dallas Renegades | North Dakota State

• Played 10 games for the Renegades in 2025, recording 29 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries

• His 12 pass breakups tied for the league lead

• Also served as the Renegades' primary punt returner, averaging 9.7 yards on 20 returns

• Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 and was released in final cuts

• Played 71 career games at North Dakota State, finishing with 107 tackles, 17 pass breakups, three interceptions, and five punt-return touchdowns

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Jumped a route for an interception and returned it 11 yards for the Saints in preseason Week 1. He also added a pass breakup and a 24-yard kickoff return. Recorded 1 tackle in Week 2 and played 54 defensive snaps and 9 special teams snaps. Finished with a kickoff return for 25 yards and six tackles in Week 3

#81 WR Kevin Austin Jr. (Practice Squad)
Birmingham Stallions | Notre Dame

• Gathered 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns for Birmingham in 2024

• Joined New Orleans in 2024 and has appeared in 16 games with 24 catches for 291 yards and one touchdown

• Originally signed as an undrafted free agent with Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022 and spent season on practice squad

• Led the Notre Dame with 888 receiving yards in 2021 and tied for the team lead with seven touchdowns

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught three passes for 24 yards during preseason Week 1, and logged 1 reception for 10 yards in Week 2. Added a 3-yard catch and played 47 snaps in Week 3

#85 WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Fresno State

• Played in seven games for Houston in 2026, catching 22 passes for 291 yards

• Returned five kickoffs for 213 yards (42.6-yard average), including a 93-yard touchdown

• Signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft, spent his rookie season on the practice squad and appeared in four games over the 2024-25 seasons

• Played in 42 games at Fresno State and finished fifth in school history with 220 career receptions

• Earned First Team All-Mountain West honors as a senior in 2022

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught three passes for 49 yards, including two from former Gamblers teammate Hunter Dekkers, in Week 1 of preseason, hauled in both of his targets for 34 yards which finished second on the team in Week 2. Returned two kickoffs for 49 yards in Week 3

Detroit Lions

#39 K Jake Bates
Michigan Panthers | Arkansas

• Played in 10 games with the Michigan Panthers in 2024, converting 17-of-22 field goal attempts (77.3%), including a 64-yard game-winner in Week One, which remains the longest field goal in United Football League history

• Connected on 27-of-34 field goal attempts last season for Detroit Lions, with a long of 59 yards, and converted 54-of-56 point-after attempts

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Finished 2-of-2 on field goal attempts in Week 1, including a 52-yard conversion. In Week 2 of the preseason, converted a 37-yard field goal, missed a 55-yarder wide right and added two extra points. Converted his only extra point attempt in Week 3

#17 WR Tay Martin
Columbus Aviators | Oklahoma State

• Led Columbus in 2026 with 42 receptions for 483 yards and two touchdowns, ranking third in the UFL in receptions and seventh in receiving yards

• He also recorded four tackles on special teams

• Previously spent time on the practice squads of the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Recorded 1 reception for 14 yards in Week 1 of the preseason. Started the Week 2 preseason game, recording one reception for 11 yards while also contributing on special teams. Had four catches for 16 yards and a touchdown in the final preseason game

#25 RB Jacob Saylors
St. Louis Battlehawks | East Tennessee State

• Back-to-back All-UFL performer in 2024-25, Saylors is the St. Louis Battlehawks all-time leader in rushing with 996 yards and in touchdowns with 13

• Joined the Lions in 2025, ranking ninth in the NFL with 897 kick return yards

• His 27.2-yard average was third among players with at least 30 returns

• Originally signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and has also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Playing in all three games, Saylors totaled 31 carries for 187 yards, also catching five passes for 40 yards

#82 TE Thomas Gordon (Practice Squad)
San Antonio Brahmas | Northwestern

• Appeared in one game for the San Antonio Brahmas in 2025 but did not record a statistic.

• A Northwestern product, Gordon saw action in 54 games over six seasons, finishing his collegiate career with 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns.

• Gordon went undrafted in 2025 and joined the Chicago Bears, spending time on the team's practice squad before continuing his professional career with Detroit.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had one catch in Week 1 and Week 3

#11 WR Lucky Jackson (Practice Squad)
Louisville Kings | Western Kentucky

• Led the United Bowl Champion Kings with 32 receptions for 392 yards and two touchdowns during the 2026 regular season

• Also served as Louisville's primary punt returner, averaging 11.9 yards on nine returns.

• 2019 First Team All-Conference USA selection at Western Kentucky, also named the MVP of the 2019 First Responder Bowl after catching a school-record 17 passes

• Earned All-XFL honors with the DC Defenders in 2023 and later spent multiple seasons with the Minnesota Vikings

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught seven passes for 109 yards (15.6 avg) in three games

#38 DB Nick Whiteside II (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Saginaw Valley State

• Played in all 10 games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025, starting the final four games and recording 24 tackles and one fumble recovery

• Active in nine games for Detroit in 2025

• Recorded three pass breakups and two tackles in a Monday Night Football appearance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week Seven

• Originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Commanders in 2023, spending time on the practice squad before making his NFL debut in Week 17

• First-team DII All-American in 2022 at Saginaw Valley State, Whiteside recorded 131 tackles with 12 interceptions in 43 career games.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Logged 1 tackle on 33 defensive snaps while earning a strong 75.4 overall defensive grade via PFF in Week 1 of the preseason. Tied for the team high with four tackles while appearing on 29 defensive snaps and contributing on seven special teams snaps. Added another tackle in Week 3

Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans

Houston Texans

#34 DB Bryce Hall (Practice Squad)
Louisville Kings | Virginia

• Recorded 14 tackles, one tackle for loss and one interception for 83 yards and a touchdown in eight games for Louisville in 2026.

• Originally selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team, appearing in 39 games.

• Also spent the 2024 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing his NFL career total to 40 games, 112 tackles, 21 passes defensed and two interceptions.

• A standout at Virginia, Hall earned First-Team All-ACC honors and Second-Team All-American recognition as a junior in 2018 before an ankle injury ended his senior season early in 2019.

• Finished his Virginia career with 154 tackles, eight interceptions and 38 passes defensed in 44 games.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Recorded six tackles and one pass breakup while also contributing on special teams in Week 2 of the preseason. Added three more tackles in Week 3

Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts

Baltimore Ravens

#46 LS Nick Moore
Tampa Bay Vipers | Georgia

• Selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 2020 XFL Draft and played in all five games during the league's abbreviated 2020 season

• Signed with Baltimore later that year and has appeared in 69 regular-season games for the club

• Earned Second Team All-Pro honors in 2022

• Played collegiately at Georgia after beginning his professional athletic career in baseball. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 30th round of the 2011 MLB Draft and spent four seasons in the organization's minor-league system

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as primary long-snapper during the preseason

Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Cleveland Browns

#50 LS Rex Sunahara
San Antonio Brahmas | West Virginia

• Spent two seasons with the San Antonio Brahmas, appearing in 20 regular-season games and two postseason games from 2023-24.

• Signed with Cleveland in 2024 and became starting long snapper midway through the season, making his NFL debut against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024. Handled all long-snapping duties for Cleveland in 2025, bringing his career total to 29 NFL games.

• Played at Rhode Island before transferring to West Virginia, where he played 25 games over three seasons and recorded four special teams tackles.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as primary long-snapper during the preseason

#25 K Andre Szmyt
St. Louis Battlehawks | Syracuse

• Converted 19-of-21 field-goal attempts (90.5 percent) and made 12 consecutive field goals to close the 2024 regular season for the Battlehawks.

• His 61-yard field goal in 2024 remains a franchise record for the Battlehawks.

• Signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and became the team's starting kicker in 2025.

• Connected on 24-of-27 field-goal attempts and 25-of-26 extra points last season, earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 3 and hit the game-winning 49-yard field goal against Cincinnati in Week 18.

• Four-year starter at Syracuse, won the Lou Groza Award as a redshirt freshman in 2018 and finished his collegiate career as the school's all-time leader in field goals made and points scored.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Connected on a 50-yard field goal in Week 1 and was perfect on one extra point attempt in the first two preseason games. Made all three field goals with a long of 47 in the final preseason game.

Atlanta Falcons @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Atlanta Falcons

#19 WR Chris Blair

DC Defenders | Alcorn State

• Started nine of ten games for the Defenders in 2023, hauling in 26 catches for 594 yards and three touchdowns

• Signed with Atlanta in 2023 and has been active in eight career NFL games with one reception for 17 yards

• Previously spent time on Green Bay practice squad in 2021

• Ranked sixth in the nation with 21.2 yards per reception for Alcorn State in 2019

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught two passes for 37 yards in Week 1 of preseason, including a 21-yarder which was the longest offensive play of the game for Atlanta. Recorded two receptions for 37 yards while also contributing on special teams. Reeled in three receptions for 22 yards during the final preseason game

#94 DT LaCale London

St. Louis Battlehawks | Western Illinois

• Signed with Atlanta after playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2023, where he had a pair of fumble recoveries with 33 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks in 10 games

• Broke out with 30 tackles and 5.0 sacks in 13 games for Atlanta last season

• Spent majority of the 2023-24 on the Falcons practice squad but was activated for seven games

• Appeared in one game with the Chicago Bears in 2021 after signing as undrafted free agent

• Earned 2018 Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer team and Second-team All-MVCF in 2019 at Western Illinois

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Did not play in Week 1 or 2 of the preseason. Started the final preseason game on the defensive line where he saw action on nine defensive plays

#82 WR Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr. (Practice Squad)

Columbus Aviators | Ole Miss

• Played in nine games for the Columbus Aviators in 2026, recording 25 receptions for 237 yards and two touchdowns

• Averaged 12.8 yards per punt return on 16 returns for 205 yards

• Originally signed with the New York Giants after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft

• Earned First-Team All-SEC honors in 2022 after recording 928 receiving yards and six touchdowns at South Carolina

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Was on the field for 13 plays in Week 1 of preseason. Recorded one reception for 36 yards in Week 2 of the preseason. Caught one pass for 10 yards in the final preseason game.

Pittsburgh Steelers

#46 LS Christian Kuntz
Dallas Renegades | Duquesne

• Kuntz played for the Dallas Renegades during the 2020 XFL season before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• He has remained with Pittsburgh throughout his NFL career, providing long-snapping duties while also contributing at linebacker.

• Kuntz earned All-American honors three times at Duquesne before entering the NFL.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as the primary long snapper in Weeks 1 and 2.

#65 DT Kyler Baugh (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Minnesota

• Baugh played four games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025, recording 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery.

• He originally signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft and also spent time with the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

• At University of Minnesota, Baugh played in 26 games and recorded 77 tackles and 4.0 sacks.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Added a quarterback hurry in Week 3 after collecting two more tackles in 13 snaps in Week 2. Had two tackles and 0.5 sacks in Week 1 of the preseason.

#87 WR Brandon Smith (Practice Squad)
DC Defenders | Iowa

• Smith has extensive spring football experience, playing for the DC Defenders in both the 2023 XFL season and 2024 UFL season.

• In 2024, he recorded 18 receptions for 209 yards and two touchdowns for the Defenders.

• Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 and has also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

• He has appeared in three NFL games, all with the Jets.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had 2 catches for 13 yards in Week 1 and Week 3 of the preseason for the Steelers

#53 DE Jacoby Windmon (Practice Squad)
Columbus Aviators | Michigan State

• Windmon joined Columbus late in the 2026 season and appeared in the team's final three games.

• He recorded 3.5 sacks, eight tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in those three games.

• Windmon previously spent time with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers organizations during the 2024 NFL season.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had a tackle in Week 3 after leading the Steelers with five tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss in Week 2. Also had one special teams tackle for the Steelers in Week 1 of preseason.

New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans

New York Jets

#96 DT Jack Heflin (Practice Squad)
Houston Roughnecks | Iowa

• Named to the 2023 All-XFL Team after recording 25 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack with the Houston Roughnecks.

• Originally signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and made the Packers' initial 53-man roster, appearing in four games as a rookie.

• Also spent time with the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, appearing in one game with each team.

• Has played in seven NFL games, recording three tackles.

• Began his college career at Northern Illinois, three-year starter and earned first-team All-MAC honors from PFF and second-team All-MAC honors from league coaches in 2019.

• Transferred to Iowa for his graduate season and started all eight games in 2020.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Recorded three tackles and 1.0 TFL in Week 1 of preseason. Notched a pair of tackles in Week 2 of the preseason. Tied for the team lead with nine tackles and added one tackle for loss in the final preseason game

#60 G Kohl Levao (Practice Squad)
San Antonio Brahmas | Hawaii

• Named to the 2024 All-UFL Team after starting all 10 games at left guard for San Antonio

• Also played in eight of 10 games for the Brahmas in 2023

• Signed with the New York Jets in June 2024 following his All-UFL season and has spent the past two seasons on the practice squad with multiple elevations to the active roster

• Earned All-Mountain West honorable mention honors while starting 28 of 31 games at Hawaii

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Played 21 snaps across the offensive line during preseason Week 1 for the Jets. Contributed as a reserve, appearing on 26 offensive snaps along the offensive line in Week 2 of the preseason. Started his final preseason game at left guard where he saw action across 33 offensive plays

Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Chargers

Arizona Cardinals

#48 LB Eugene Asante (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Auburn

• Played in nine games for Houston Gamblers in 2026, recording 34 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and two forced fumbles

• Originally signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn in 2025 and also spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Saw action on defense and special teams in Week 1 of preseason, and shined on defense in Week 2 with 5 tackles (T-2 on team). Notched four tackles in his final preseason game (T-2 on team)

#48 TE Shawn Bowman (Practice Squad)

Orlando Storm | Rutgers

• Played in all 10 regular-season games for Orlando Storm in 2026, made seven receptions for 53 yards

• He entered the NFL in 2024 as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars

• Also spent time with the Maine Black Bears before transferring to Rutgers

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Was active for 11 snaps in Week 1 of preseason, logged 2 receptions for 23 yards in week 2. Saw action on 32 offensive snaps in the final week of the preseason

Miami Dolphins @ Las Vegas Raiders

Miami Dolphins

#36 LS Tucker Addington
Houston Gamblers | Sam Houston

• Played in 10 games with the Houston Gamblers in 2022 after being selected in the sixth round of the 2022 USFL Supplemental Draft

• Most recently played in three NFL regular-season games with Miami in 2024 and now rejoins the team for his second stint

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as primary long-snapper during the preseason and made one special teams tackle in Week 3

#46 T Gottlieb Ayedze (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Maryland

• Started all 10 games for the Houston Gamblers in 2026 and helped the offense average 128.0 rushing yards per game

• Signed as an undrafted free agent with Philadelphia in 2024 and Las Vegas in 2025

• A former Division II standout at Frostburg State, Ayedze spent his fifth and final season of collegiate eligibility at Maryland in 2023.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Played 32 snaps during preseason Week 1. Saw action on six offensive snaps and one special teams snap in Week 2 of the preseason. Started the final game of the preseason at left tackle where he saw action on 39 offensive snaps and four special teams plays

#43 DB Major Burns (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | LSU

• Earned All-UFL honors in 2026 after leading the league with four interceptions and eight additional pass breakups in nine games for the Houston Gamblers. Finished second on the team with 48 tackles to go with 5.0 TFL.

• Signed as undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2025

• Started 33 of 45 games during his four collegiate seasons at LSU.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had four tackles, plus a special teams tackle in Week 1 of the preseason. Saw action on 34 defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps during Week 2 of the preseason. Recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss across 30 defensive plays while also contributing on special teams during the final preseason game

Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings

Green Bay Packers

#19 P Daniel Whelan
DC Defenders | UC Davis

• Whelan was an All-XFL selection with the DC Defenders in 2023 after averaging 45.6 yards on 29 punts, including 11 inside the 20-yard line.

• He joined the Green Bay Packers in 2023 and has been their primary punter since winning the job during training camp.

• Whelan ranked first among qualified NFL punters with a 90.4 PFF grade in 2025, averaging 43.9 net yards per punt.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Booted six punts for 274 yards (45.7 avg) in Week 1 of the preseason, and punted twice in Week 2 for 95 yards (47.5 avg) and a long of 51 yards. Recorded four punts for 204 yards (51.0 avg) with a long of 55 and two inside the 20 in his final preseason game

#46 LS Scott Daly (Practice Squad)

New York Guardians | Notre Dame

• Selected by the New York Guardians with their first pick in the fifth phase of the 2020 XFL Draft, Daly played in all five games of the pandemic-shortened season and recorded four tackles

• Has appeared in 68 NFL games, including 34 starts for the Detroit Lions from 2021-23 and 34 games with the Chicago Bears from 2024-25

• Handled all long-snapping duties in 39 games for Notre Dame from 2013-15. Was perfect on 126 snapping opportunities as a senior in 2015, including 52 extra points, 17 field goals and 57 punts

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as Tampa Bay's primary long snapper during the preseason before being released during final roster cuts and signing with the Green Bay Packers practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings

#61 DT Jalen Redmond
Dallas Renegades | Oklahoma

• Appeared in four games for the Arlington Renegades in 2024, recording 18 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks

• Started 15 and played in all 17 games for Minnesota in 2025 with 62 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 12.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and five passes defensed

• Originally signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2023

• Has now appeared in 30 regular-season NFL games, including 17 starts

• Played four seasons at Oklahoma, appearing in 36 games with 71 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Logged six snaps in preseason Week 1. Did not play in Week 2 or 3

Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

Dallas Cowboys

#17 Brandon Aubrey
Birmingham Stallions | Notre Dame

• Played two seasons with Birmingham, helping the Stallions win back-to-back championships

• In 2022, he connected on 18-of-22 field goals and 22-of-24 extra points, earning All-USFL honors. He followed with a 16-of-17 field-goal performance and a perfect 35-of-35 on extra points in 2023.

• Signed with the Cowboys in 2023 and earned First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors, followed by another Pro Bowl selection in 2024. In 2025, he made 36-of-42 field goals, including a 64-yarder

• Began his professional career in soccer, playing for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer before transitioning to football in Birmingham. He played collegiately at Notre Dame, where he was a four-year starter as a midfielder.

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Connected on a 29-yard field goal and converted an extra point attempt in Week 1 of preseason. Logged a perfect 2-2 on field goals in Week 2, with a long of 50 yards. Contributed 10 points (4-4 on extra points). Went 3-for-4 on field goals and added one extra point in his final preseason game, including a long of 58 yards

#39 DB Ameer Speed

Houston Gamblers | Georgia, Michigan State

• Played 5 games for the Houston Gamblers in 2026

• Logged 20 total tackles, 14 solo stops, and 2 passes defended

• Drafted in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans

• Won 2021 National Championship with Georgia

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Recorded 2 solo tackles in Week 1 and added another tackle in Week 2. Tallied three tackles and one special teams tackle in the final week of the preseason

#9 KaVontae Turpin
New Jersey Generals | TCU

• Named the 2022 USFL MVP after leading the league with 540 receiving yards on 44 receptions while adding four receiving touchdowns.

• Also led the league with 316 yards after the catch and scored the USFL's only punt-return touchdown

• Signed with Dallas following his MVP season and earned Pro Bowl honors as a return specialist

• Earned a second Pro Bowl selection in 2024

• Played four seasons at TCU

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Did not appear in the preseason

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Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs

Denver Broncos

#92 LB Dondrea Tillman
Birmingham Stallions | IU of Pennsylvania

• Racked up 92 tackles, including 8.5 sacks, as a key defensive piece for the Birmingham Stallions during their three consecutive league championships from 2022-2024

• Played in 17 games for the Broncos in 2025 with 41 tackles, 4.0 sacks, three passes defensed, and two interceptions

• Appeared in 12 games as a rookie with Denver in 2024, recording 23 tackles and 5 sacks

• Was a three-time All-PSAC West selection at Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had three tackles for the Broncos in Week 1 of the preseason, and recorded another 4 in Week 2. Recorded one tackle across 21 defensive snaps in Week 3 of the preseason

#83 WR Michael Bandy (Practice Squad)
Houston Roughnecks | San Diego

• Played in two games with the Roughnecks in 2023, catching five passes for 35 yards

• Spent 2021-22 with the Los Angeles Chargers, activated from their practice squad for 11 games

• Active in five games with Denver since 2023 while also spending time on their practice squad

• Two-time First-team FCS All-American at San Diego in 2018-19

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Did not appear in the first two games of the preseason. Caught two receptions for 18 yards in Week 3 of the preseason

#48 LS Mitchell Fraboni (Practice Squad)
Pittsburgh Maulers | Arizona State

• Played in all 10 games with the Maulers in 2022, earning opportunity with Denver Broncos

• Has started every game for Denver the last three seasons

• Has recorded 20 tackles and one forced fumble in 55 career NFL games

• Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Served as primary long-snapper during the preseason

#37 DB Sean Fresch (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Rice

• Earned 2026 All-UFL honors after leading the league with 333 punt return yards, to go with 85 yards on three kickoff returns

• Played in 10 games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026, recording 33 tackles, including 25 solo stops, 2.0 sacks, 3.0 TFL, and four pass breakups

• Signed as undrafted free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 rookie minicamp

• Earned First-Team All-AAC honors at Rice in 2024 after recording 52 tackles

• 2026 NFL Preseason - Had one tackle and a deflected pass in Week 1 of the preseason, and recorded another tackle and 12 special teams snaps in Week 2. Notched two tackles and added one punt return for 10 yards in his final preseason game