# UFL Standout Performances from NFL Preseason Week 2

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-08-25T18:49:00Z
- Updated: 2026-08-25T19:00:00Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-standout-performances-nfl-preseason-week-2

**ARLINGTON, TX (August 24, 2026)**- Former UFL players were once again among the key contributors across the NFL in Week 2 of the preseason, highlighted by a 100-yard pick-six from DB [Alex Cook](https://uflnewshub.com/player/alex-cook-34056), a pair of touchdown passes from 40-year-old veteran QB Josh Johnson, and another team-leading performance from United Bowl MVP RB [Ian Wheeler](https://uflnewshub.com/player/ian-wheeler-34317).

Here are some of the top UFL-to-NFL performances from Preseason Week 2:

### DB Alex Cook - Los Angeles Rams (Birmingham Stallions)

- Perhaps the biggest play of the preseason thus far, Cook intercepted a pass at the Rams own 1-yard line and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown, while also recording a defensive tackle and special teams tackle.
- The pick-six continued a run of big plays for Cook, who recorded two defensive touchdowns during the 2026 UFL season, including a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown and a 73-yard scoop-and-score after forcing a loose ball on a backward lateral.
- Cook now has three defensive touchdowns between the UFL and NFL in 2026.

### RB Ian Wheeler - Buffalo Bills (Louisville Kings)

- The United Bowl MVP continued to set the pace on the ground, leading Buffalo with 14 carries and 56 yards, while also catching a pair of passes for an additional 21 yards.
- Wheeler has now totaled 97 rushing yards on 21 carries in two NFL preseason games.

### DB [Bryce Hall](https://uflnewshub.com/player/bryce-hall-34233) - Houston Texans (Louisville Kings)

- Hall made a statement in Week 2 of preseason with six tackles and a pass breakup.

### WR Roc Taylor - Carolina Panthers (Columbus Aviators)

- Taylor made his opportunity count with a 16-yard touchdown grab in tight coverage in the corner of the end-zone.
- He also added a special teams tackle while seeing action on 10 offensive snaps and three special teams plays.

**QB Josh Johnson - Cincinnati Bengals (LA Wildcats)**

- The 40-year old veteran started at quarterback and completed 15-of-23 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a 113.7 quarterback rating.
- Johnson also added a 7-yard rushing attempt.

### LB Jacoby Windmon - Pittsburgh Steelers (Columbus Aviators)

- Windmon led the Steelers with five tackles and added 1.0 tackle for loss in Week 2

### RB Tre Stewart - Arizona Cardinals (Orlando Storm)

- Made an immediate impact in his Arizona debut, rushing for 40 yards on just two carries.

**UFL TO NFL Endzones**

Four former UFL players made their way to the endzone during Week 2 of the NFL preseason scoring touchdowns for their respective teams.

- **DB Alex Cook - Los Angeles Rams (Birmingham Stallions)**: Returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown.
- **QB Adrian Martinez - San Francisco 49ers (Birmingham Stallions):**Delivered on back-to-back possessions in the 4th quarter as he scrambled for a 9-yard score, and then threw a 17-yard touchdown pass deep right.
- **QB Josh Johnson - Cincinnati Bengals (LA Wildcats)**:Struck out of the shotgun on back-to-back possessions in the 2nd quarter, connecting on 17 and 6 yard touchdowns.
- **WR Roc Taylor - Carolina Panthers (Columbus Aviators)**: Caught a 16-yard touchdown pass in tight coverage.

## OTHER UFL PLAYERS MAKING AN IMPACT

Several other members of the 2026 UFL class also made their presence felt during the NFL’s Preseason Week 2:

- **DE Cam Gill - Carolina Panthers (Louisville Kings)**: Had a tackle and recovered a fumble.

### WR Isaiah Winstead - Pittsburgh Steelers (Louisville Kings): Caught two passes for 32 yards.

### DE Dondrea Tillman - Denver Broncos (Birmingham Stallions): Recorded four tackles.

- **LB Eugene Asante - Arizona Cardinals (Houston Gamblers)**: Finished with five tackles.
- **WR Lucky Jackson - Detroit Lions (Louisville Kings):** Caught two passes for 15 yards.
- **DT Kyler Baugh - Pittsburgh Steelers (St. Louis Battlehawks)**: Added two more tackles in 13 defensive snaps.
- **DB Sean Fresch - Denver Broncos (St. Louis Battlehawks)**: Returned a punt for 10 yards and added a special teams tackle.
- **LB Curtis Jacobs - Washington Commanders (Louisville Kings)**: Had a pair of tackles in addition to 1.0 tackle for loss.
- **K Harrison Mevis - Los Angeles Rams (Birmingham Stallions)**: Connected a 25-yard field goal and converted all four extra point attempts.

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