# UFL players earn close 150 workouts, and nearing 40 signings as NFL teams begin their first week of preseason games

- Author: Patrick Rifino
- Published: 2026-08-09T16:59:00Z
- Updated: 2026-08-09T17:05:14Z
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After a record breaking first month of the UFL offseason, several players have begun working out for NFL teams as training camp begins, during the last week of July. 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 **90**UFL players have earned **139** workouts since the completion of the regular season.

The UFL has seen **39** players signed to NFL rosters so far.

Several alums of spring football earned workouts and signings over the past several days. AAF alum Younghoe Koo and XFL alum John Parker Romo worked out for the Tennessee Titans. AAF alum Daniel Brunskill continues his NFL career with the Washington Commanders going into his seventh training camp since 2019. Former Brahma Garrett Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints after being waived by the Seahawks.

[**Orlando Storm**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/san-antonio-brahmas/)

2025 All-UFL running back [Jashaun Corbin](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jashaun-corbin-33108) earned a workout with the Cowboys that led to another signing for him. Corbin is set to join the Cowboys for his 3rd UFL to NFL opportunity. TE [Shawn Bowman](https://uflnewshub.com/player/shawn-bowman-34263) earned a workout and a signing with the Arizona Cardinals. DB [Jaylen Mahoney](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jaylen-mahoney-34283) earned a workout with the Chicago Bears.

Workouts: WR Elijah Badger (WAS 6/17, MIA 7/28, GB 7/28), P Jack Browning (ARI 6/17, HOU 8/6) DE Keshawn Banks (ATL 6/15), WR Cam Camper (ATL 6/15, DEN 6/15, NYJ 6/15, PIT 7/30, NYJ 7/31**)**Josh Minkins (DEN 6/8, CHI 7/24), Jack Plummer (SF 7/23, MIA 7/23), K.J. Hamler (LV 7/27), DT Isaiah Buggs (SEA 7/30), DB DJ James (TEN 8/2, NYG 8/4)**, RB Jashaun Corbin (TEN 8/6, DAL 8/7), TE Shawn Bowman (ARI 8/8),**DB Jaylen Mahoney (CHI 8/7)

Signings: Keshawn Banks (ATL 6/17), WR Cam Camper (NYJ 7/31), DB DJ James (NYG 8/5),**RB Jashaun Corbin (DAL 8/7), TE Shawn Bowman (ARI 8/8),**

[**Dallas Renegades**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dallas-renegades)

**TE Baylor Cupp**received two more workouts with the Dolphins and Cardinals. A signing has yet to be announced.

Workouts: Dae Dae Hunter (DEN 6/15), Denzel Mims (DAL 6/15), Shaun Wade (NYJ 6/15, CHI 6/15), QB Austin Reed (MIA 7/28), WR Tyler Vaughns (MIA 7/28), **TE Baylor Cupp (IND 8/6, MIA 8/7, ARI 8/8),** OL Raiqwon O'Neal (CLE 8/6)

Signings: DB Shaun Wade (PHI 6/16), WR Denzel Mims (DAL 6/18)

[**Houston Gamblers**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers)

Both DB Glendon Miller and LB Eugene Asante earned additional workouts with NFL teams continuing the Gamblers post season success. Two new Gamblers in kicker John Hoyland, and long snapper Marco Ortiz both worked out for the Titans on Saturday.

Workouts: [Hunter Dekkers](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/qb-hunter-dekkers-wr-jalen-moreno-cropper-earn-nfl-contracts-third-day-ufl-offseason) (NO 6/15), Gottlieb Ayedze (NE 6/15), Rashard Lawrence (ATL 6/15), **Eugene Asante (HOU 6/15, CAR 8/4, ARI 8/8),** Ameer Speed (DAL 6/15), Jah Joyner (PIT 6/11, PHI 8/3), 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), Kyon Barrs (CAR 7/24), **DB Glendon Miller (CHI 7/24, NO 8/7),** DB Quinton Newsome (ARI 7/25), RB Marcus Major (GB 7/27, IND 7/31), RB Jalen White (GB 7/27), DB Kary Vincent (WAS 8/1), **K** **John Hoyland (TEN 8/8), LS Marco Ortiz (TEN 8/8)**

Signings: WR Lawerence Keys III (DET 6/18),QB [Hunter Dekkers](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/qb-hunter-dekkers-wr-jalen-moreno-cropper-earn-nfl-contracts-third-day-ufl-offseason) (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), DL Kyon Barrs (CAR 7/24), DB Quinton Newsome (ARI 7/31),

Released: WR Lawerence Keys III (DET 8/6)

[**Louisville Kings**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/memphis-showboats/)

The Kings saw two Tight Ends in Zach Davidson and Tre McKitty both work out for the Miami Dolphins. WR Isiah Winstead worked out the Pittsburgh Steelers. DB Bryce Hall worked out for the Texans on Saturday.

Workouts: DE Xavier Carlton (ATL 6/22), K [Tanner Brown](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/tanner-brown-vs-charlie-smyth-saints-kicker-battle-watch) (NO 6/16), WR Kaden Prather (NO 6/17, GB 7/30), [Cam Gill](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-nfl-training-camp-watch-cam-gill) (CAR 7/23), **TE Zach Davidson (NYG 7/27, PIT 7/30, MIA 8/7),** **DB Bryce Hall (BUF 7/30, HOU 8/8),**RB James Robinson (LV 8/1), Cam Dantzler (TEN 8/1), DL Travis Bell (CLE 8/3),LB Jahiem Thomas (BUF 8/5), TE Chris Pierce (LV 8/5), **Tre McKitty (MIA 8/7), WR Isaiah Winstead (BUF 7/30, PIT 8/7)**

Signing: RB [Ian Wheeler](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-nfl-training-camp-watch-ian-wheeler) (BUF 6/18)**,**K Tanner Brown (NO 6/17)**,** WR Lucky Jackson (DET 6/16), WR Tarik Black (DET 6/16), Cam Gill (CAR 7/23), WR Kaden Prather (GB 7/30), DL Travis Bell (CLE 8/3)

Released: Tarik Black (DET 8/3-resigned 8/5)

[**Columbus Aviators**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/michigan-panthers/)

After being waived by the NY Jets, Defensive Lineman Patrick Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the [Cleveland Browns](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/louisville-kings-defensive-tackle-travis-bell-signs-cleveland-browns).

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), D.J. Miller (BUF 7/30), OT Ryan Nelson (TEN 8/4), DL Patrick Jenkins (NYJ 8/5)

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), DB D.J. Miller (BUF 7/31), **DL Patrick Jenkins (NYJ 8/5, CLE 8/8)**

Released: DL Patrick Jenkins (NYJ 8/6)

[**St. Louis Battlehawks**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks)

DB Michael Ojemudia earned his first workout with the Bears.

Workouts: Kevon Latulas (DEN 6/9), Sean Fresch (DEN 6/10, HOU 6/10), Kylin James (NYG 7/27, DET 8/4), Jarveon Howard (PIT 7/30), Trey Dean (DET 8/2), **DB Michael Ojemudia (CHI 8/7)**

Signing: [Hakeem Butler](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-nfl-training-camp-watch-hakeem-butler) (DEN 6/15), Sean Fresch (DEN 6/15)

[**D.C. Defenders**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders)

LB Curtis Jacobs is now on his 7th workout after working out with the Arizona Cardinals. WR Cornell Powell received two more workouts with the Steelers and Packers.

Workouts: RB Deon Jackson (DAL 6/22), LB Micah Bakersville (DAL 6/22), **LB Curtis Jacobs (DAL 6/22, MIN 7/28, NYG 7/30, SEA 8/2, BUF 8/5, BAL 8/6, ARI 8/8), WR Cornell Powell (DET 6/22, BUF 7/31, PIT 8/7, GB 8/8),** LB Brandon Smith (CHI 6/22), WR Erik Ezukanma (PHI 6/15) DL Devonnsha Maxwell (ATL 6/15), Briley Moore (GB 7/30), Sam Kidd (TEN 7/30), Casey Rogers (AZ 7/30, NE 8/3)

Signings: WR Erik Ezukanma (PHI 6/16), DL Devonnsha Maxwell (ATL 6/17), DL Casey Rogers (NE 8/3)

[**Birmingham Stallions**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions)

The Stallions saw two players earn NFL workouts as preseason games begin. DB Bump Cooper received his second workout, while Hudson Clark worked out for his 4th time this offseason, and his 1st since he was released by the Titans.

Workouts: WR Justyn Ross (WAS 6/17)LB Olakunle Fatukasi (DAL 6/15), WR Elijah Cooks (CHI 6/15, MIA 7/28, GB 7/30, NYJ 7/31, CAR 8/4), **Hudson Clark (MIA 6/12, CHI 7/24, TEN 7/30, NE 8/7),** Jayden Peevy (ATL 6/2), **DB Bump Cooper (ARI 7/25, DET 8/7**), DB Alex Cook (LAR 7/27), Mario Goodrich (TEN 8/1)

Signings: DB Alex Cook (LAR 7/27), DB Hudson Clark (TEN 7/30), Mario Goodrich (TEN 8/1), WR Elijah Cooks (CAR 8/4)

Released: Hudson Clark (TEN 8/2)

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