The UFL announced several significant roster moves on April 28, with standout receiver Daewood Davis returning from injured reserve for the Memphis Showboats and former Louisiana Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith 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
- Acquired DE Davin Bellamy (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
- G Lachavious Simmons (#70, Tennessee State)
- LS Ryan Langan (#27, Georgia Southern)
- Memphis Showboats
- Activated WR Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) from injured reserve
Free Agent Signings
- Birmingham Stallions
- G Grant Miller (#63, Baylor)
- LS William Mote (#50, Georgia)
- DC Defenders
- CB Isaiah Johnson (Houston)
- San Antonio Brahmas
- MLB Paul Moala (#43, Georgia Tech)
Roster Status Changes
- Arlington 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
- DE Byron Vaughns (#52, Baylor)
- DT Shakel Brown (#90, Troy)
- Memphis Showboats
- RB Jacob Kibodi (#23, Louisiana Lafayette)
- Michigan Panthers
- LS Jordan Ober (Nebraska)
