Tuesday marked the first day that United Football League (UFL) players could sign with NFL clubs. In a short span, many players have already been picked up by NFL franchises as these teams finalize their rosters ahead of July’s training camp schedule.
With that in mind, we will track which players have officially signed with NFL teams, which players are rumored to have agreed to terms, and which All-UFL players remain available as free agents. Notably, the Green Bay Packers still have one available roster spot on their 91-man roster, following the retirement of an undrafted rookie free agent. The Packers have also been linked to two former UFL players who opted to sign elsewhere this offseason.
Announced
- Carolina Panthers: Daewood Davis, WR, Memphis Showboats
- Dallas Cowboys: Gareon Conley, CB, DC Defenders
- Dallas Cowboys: Willie Harvey Jr., LB, St. Louis Battlehawks
- Detroit Lions: Jake Bates, K, Michigan Panthers
- Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Redmond, DE, Arlington Renegades
- New England Patriots: Liam Fornadel, OG, DC Defenders
- New York Giants: Jacob Saylors, RB, St. Louis Battlehawks
- New York Jets: Kohl Levao, OG, San Antonio Brahmas
The top NFL prospect emerging from the 2024 spring season was kicker Jake Bates, who chose to stay in Michigan to play with the Detroit Lions despite receiving several other offers, including one from the Green Bay Packers. The Packers also missed out on Defenders guard Liam Fornadel, a 2023 All-XFL team member. Fornadel, like Bates, visited Green Bay before deciding to sign elsewhere.
Another notable player from the spring season is cornerback Gareon Conley, a former first-round pick who previously made 26 starts with the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans earlier in his NFL career. Conley will now join the Dallas Cowboys after a successful season with the Defenders.
Additionally, players Saylors, Davis, Levao, and Harvey Jr. were all members of the inaugural All-UFL team and have garnered significant attention.
Pending
- Atlanta Falcons: Jaryd Jones-Smith, OT, St. Louis Battlehawks
- Seattle Seahawks: Ricky Person Jr., RB, Birmingham Stallions
Both Jones-Smith and Person Jr. have had their contracts with the UFL terminated, allowing them to sign with NFL teams. However, neither player has been officially announced as a signing by the teams reportedly interested in them. Jones-Smith, an All-UFL left tackle for the Battlehawks this spring, is one such player whose deal is expected to become official soon.
Rumors
- Atlanta Falcons: Prince Emili, DT, San Antonio Brahmas
- Denver Broncos: Dondrea Tillman, DT, Birmingham Stallions
The UFL has yet to terminate the contracts of the following two players, a necessary step before they can sign with NFL teams. However, reports indicate that these players have already found potential landing spots in the league.
Available All-UFL Players
- QB Adrian Martinez, Birmingham Stallions
- WR Hakeem Butler, St. Louis Battlehawks
- WR Marcus Simms, Michigan Panthers
- TE Jace Sternberger, Birmingham Stallions
- T Bobby Evans, Arlington Renegades
- G Zack Johnson, Birmingham Stallions
- C Mike Panasuik, St. Louis Battlehawks
- DL Carlos Davis, Birmingham Stallions
- DL Daniel Wise, Michigan Panthers
- EDGE Chris Odom, Houston Roughnecks
- EDGE Breeland Speaks, Michigan Panthers
- LB Tavante Beckett, San Antonio Brahmas
- CB Deandre Baker, DC Defenders
- CB Nate Brooks, Michigan Panthers
- CB Ajene Harris, Arlington Renegades
- SAF Kai Nacua, Michigan Panthers
- SAF A.J. Thomas, Birmingham Stallions
- P Marquette King, Arlington Renegades
- LS Jordan Ober, Michigan Panthers
- RET Chris Rowland, DC Defenders
Sternberger, Johnson, and Odom, all former Packers, were named to the inaugural All-UFL team. As of now, none of these players have signed with an NFL team for the 2024 season. Notably, Sternberger and Johnson were part of the UFL’s championship-winning roster, which included five former Packers.
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