The United Football League released its latest personnel transactions on Thursday, with several notable moves across multiple teams. San Antonio added defensive line depth with a former SEC standout, while Memphis bolstered its roster with four activations including offensive playmakers from UTEP and Slippery Rock.
Key Transactions
San Antonio
- Signed DE Isaiah Buggs (#95, Alabama) as a free agent
- Buggs also appears on inactive roster transactions
Houston
- Activated DE Davin Bellamy (#56, Georgia) to active roster
- Activated CB Ja’Quan Sheppard (#21, Maryland) to active roster
- Transferred WR Marcus Simms (#16, West Virginia) to inactive roster
Memphis
- Activated DT DeVere Levelston (#96, SMU) to active roster
- Activated WR Kai Locksley (#1, UTEP) to active roster
- Activated RB Wes Hills (#22, Slippery Rock) to active roster
- Activated MLB Zeke Vandenburgh (#57, Illinois State) to active roster
Notable Background
San Antonio’s signing of Isaiah Buggs comes amid recent legal troubles for the former Alabama standout. The defensive end faced multiple legal issues in 2024, including arrests on domestic violence/burglary charges and animal cruelty charges in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. According to court records, Buggs was previously with the Kansas City Chiefs before his release following the legal incidents.
The transactions continue a busy week of roster movement as UFL teams adjust their lineups heading into the middle portion of the season. While San Antonio takes a chance on Buggs despite his off-field concerns, Memphis made the most significant moves by activating four players across multiple positions.
Houston balanced their roster by adding defensive help while moving Simms to the inactive list. The Roughnecks’ secondary receives a boost with Maryland product Sheppard joining the active roster.
Memphis fans will be watching Locksley and Hills closely, as both offensive players have opportunities to make immediate impacts. Locksley, a former quarterback turned receiver from UTEP, brings versatility to the Showboats’ offense, while Hills rushed for over 1,100 yards in his final college season at Slippery Rock. to the Showboats’ offense, while Hills rushed for over 1,100 yards in his final college season at Slippery Rock.
