# UFL to NFL Update: UFL Passes 40 NFL Signings as 1st Preseason Games Take Place

- Author: Patrick Rifino
- Published: 2025-08-11T11:11:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:40Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-to-nfl-update-ufl-passes-40-nfl-signings-as-1st-preseason-games-take-place

With training camp beginning several more UFL players are beginning to have their names called by NFL franchises for the 2025 training camp. As of **Monday** **Morning** (8/11), the UFL has seen **44** players earn NFL contracts as the league hopes to surpass the 75 players who earned NFL opportunities in 2024. So far **71** players have worked out NFL during this signing cycle.

**[San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflnewshub.com/team/san-antonio-brahmas/)**

The Brahmas saw Two Tight Ends earn NFL contracts with **Thomas Gordon** and **[Steven Stilianos](https://uflnewshub.com/player/steven-stilianos-33421)** signing with the Bears and Lions respectively. Both Tight Ends were late signings, who earned several workouts prior to signing.

Workouts: Vitaly Gurman (6/9 NO), [Sean Fresch](https://uflnewshub.com/player/sean-fresch-33577) (6/9 PHI), Cameron Lyons (6/9 HOU), Derrick Langford (7/18 GB),

Signing: [Jashaun Corbin](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jashaun-corbin-33108) (ATL), Jacob Sykes (PHI), Garrett Nelson (DEN), Henry Black (ATL), Jacob Harris (TB), Thomas Gordon (CHI), Steven Stilianos (DET)

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

**Spencer Rolland** received his 2nd workout with the Pittsburgh Steelers. **Seth Green**Tight End was released by the Saints who roster a crowded Tight Room, and have seen former Birmingham Stallions Draft Pick Dallin Holker retire earlier this year.

Workouts: Caleb Johnson (7/21 GB), Kaleb DeLoach (7/21 GB), Spencer Rolland (8/3 TEN, 8/7 PIT), Charlie Thomas III (8/4 CLE)

Signings: Sal Cannella (Browns), Seth Green (Saints), Jayden Price (Saints), Kyon Barrs (Cardinals), Ricky Lee (Jaguars),

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

No new workouts or signings at this time.

Workouts: Marco Ortiz (7/21 ARI, 8/3 PHI)

Signings: Geor’Quarius Spivey (Chiefs), Damon Arnette (Texans), Samuel Jackson (NYJ), Keenan Isaac (CLE)

**[Memphis Showboats](https://uflnewshub.com/team/memphis-showboats/)**

**Deneric Prince** signs with the Patriots after the team places Lan Larison on injured reserve. **Prince** worked out for New England in June after the [UFL](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl) season.

Workouts: DeVere Levelston (6/11 DAL), Keaton Ellis (6/9 CLE),

Signing: Dresser Winn (LA Rams), Jaylon Allen (SF), Alec Lindstrom (NE) Kwamie Lassiter II (KC) Josiah Bronson (TEN), Deneric Prince (NE)

**[Michigan Panthers](https://uflnewshub.com/team/michigan-panthers/)**

After signing with the Cardinals, **Keni-H Lovely**has been released by Arizona. He did not appear in any NFL preseason games. **Lovely**did recently workout for the Commanders on Sunday 8/10. **Gunnar Oakes** signed with Detroit Lions his first NFL contract of his career. **Oakes**spent Two seasons with the Panthers, and was All-UFL selection in 2025.

Workouts: Peter Bowden (7/21 ARI, 7/30 TEN, 8/4 SEA), Kedrick Whitehead (7/25 NE), Seth Vernon (7/30 TEN), Keni-H Lovely (DET 7/18, ARI 7/23, TEN 7/24, WAS 8/10)

Signings: Ryan Nelson (LAC), Toa Taua (CLE), Keni-H Lovely (ARI-Released), RJ Moten (NE), D.J, Miller (DET), Gunnar Oakes (DET)

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

No new workouts or signings at this time.

Workouts: Rodrigo Blankenship (6/9 NYJ), Mike Panasiuk (CIN 7/20), Jarveon Howard (7/28 PIT), Myles Jones (7/30 IND), Cole Spencer (8/3 TEN)

Signing: Nick Whiteside (DET), Jacob Saylors (DET) Kyler Baugh (PIT)

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

Offensive Lineman **Gunnar Britton**received his 3rd workout this time with the Green Bay Packers. **Deon Jackson** has also signed with the Lions who recently waived/injured a Running Back, along with **Britton**as the Lions recently placed Four players on injured reserve. Wide Receiver **Seth Williams** was waived by the Raiders on 8/10. If he clears waivers he may be reverted on injured reserve and could receive an injury settlement.

Workouts: Cornell Powell (7/25, 7/30 SF), Trey Dean (7/26 MIN), Anthony Hines (7/29 DEN), Michael Ojemudia (7/31).

Signing: Yasir Durant (NE), Seth Williams (LV-Released), Liam Fornadel (NYJ), Braylon Sanders (WAS), Deon Jackson (DET), Gunnar Britton (DET)

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

**Ronnie Perkins** received a workout with the Washington Commanders, his second workout this cycle. **Keaton Sutherland** signed with the Detroit Lions after the team placed four players on injured reserve.

Workouts: Amari Rodgers (7/21 KC), Ryan Langan (7/21 ARI), Ronnie Perkins (7/23 CLE, 8/10 WAS), Cade Johnson (7/25 LAC), Colby Wadman (7/30 TEN), , Armani Taylor-Prioleau (8/4 DET)

Signing: Barry Wesley (NO), Mario Goodrich (DEN/NYJ), Perrion Winfrey (DAL), Harrison Mevis (NYJ), Steven Gilmore (ARI), Bradlee Anae (SF), Keaton Sutherland (DET)

**UFL Notes:**

**Tucker Addington**former Houston Gamblers Long Snapper was released on Thursday August 7th. **Julian Pearl**a Michigan Panthers 2024 Draft Pick worked out for the Steelers on 8/7. With QB Will Howard injured, former San Antonio Commanders **QB Logan Woodside** has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

D.C. Defenders Draft Pick **Tanner Mordecai** was resigned by the 49ers who released him earlier in the month. [**Michael Dwumfour**](https://www.nfl.com/players/michael-dwumfour/) who signed with the Battlehawks in December but didn't play, signed with the 49ers as well. Former All-XFL CB **Luq Barcoo** signed with the Detroit Lions on August 5th. He joins **Nick Whiteside**and **D.J. Miller** in an injured Lions Defensive Backfield.

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