# UFL Transaction Tracker: Davis Returns to Showboats, Roughnecks Bolster Defense - April 28, 2025

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2025-04-29T15:28:24Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:08:50Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-transaction-tracker-davis-returns-to-showboats-roughnecks-bolster-defense-april-28-2025

The UFL announced several significant roster moves on April 28, with standout receiver [Daewood Davis](https://uflnewshub.com/player/daewood-davis-31631) returning from injured reserve for the Memphis Showboats and former Louisiana Tech quarterback [J'Mar Smith](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jmar-smith-1836) being released by the Birmingham Stallions. Davis was among the league's top performers last season, ranking second in receiving touchdowns. These transactions come as teams adjust their lineups after week 5 of the UFL season.

## Player Acquisitions

- **[Houston Roughnecks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers)** Acquired DE [Davin Bellamy](https://uflnewshub.com/player/davin-bellamy-1960) (Georgia) from DC via waiver system Acquired CB Ja'Quan Sheppard (Maryland) from Memphis via waiver system Activated DE Byron Vaughns (Baylor) to active roster on April 27

## Players to Injured Reserve

- **[Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions)** G Lachavious Simmons (#70, Tennessee State) LS Ryan Langan (#27, Georgia Southern)
- **[Memphis Showboats](https://uflnewshub.com/team/memphis-showboats/)** Activated WR Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) from injured reserve

## Free Agent Signings

- **[Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions)** G Grant Miller (#63, Baylor) LS William Mote (#50, Georgia)
- **DC Defenders** CB Isaiah Johnson (Houston)
- **[San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflnewshub.com/team/san-antonio-brahmas/)** MLB Paul Moala (#43, Georgia Tech)

## Roster Status Changes

- **[Arlington Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dallas-renegades)** WR Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi (#81, Phoenix College) transferred from injured reserve to inactive roster

## Terminations via Waiver System

- **Birmingham Stallions** QB J'Mar Smith (#1, Louisiana Tech)
- **[Houston Roughnecks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers)** DE Byron Vaughns (#52, Baylor) DT Shakel Brown (#90, Troy)
- **[Memphis Showboats](https://uflnewshub.com/team/memphis-showboats/)** RB Jacob Kibodi (#23, Louisiana Lafayette)
- **[Michigan Panthers](https://uflnewshub.com/team/michigan-panthers/)** LS Jordan Ober (Nebraska)

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