He spent last season at Rome where he hit .261/.338/.470 with 12 home runs and a 118 wRC+ in 325 plate appearances. Reuniting with Coach Gilbride in Houston might provide one final pathway back to the National Football League.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_5',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',130,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1');.large-leaderboard-2-multi-130{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}, Drew Anderson (Murray State/Arizona Cardinals)-. #BluesRB's #KeepGrinding @TheSpringLeague t.co/iz0bNZHNan", "Stan Bedwell - The Globetrotting Air Raid Prophet", "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021! Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Wide receiver Jalen Saunders has already agreed to play in the Spring League. In total, 18 players are returning to the roster from either the beginning of last fall's season or added before the title game. Player Spring Training Pitching. Look for the Jousters to utilize him similarly. t.co/X0sNXrLt1a", "TSL Blues, Roster, Record, Results, Stats, Schedule", "The Spring League: 2021 Blues Roster Breakdown", "First look at the defending champion #TSLGenerals roster at #TSL2021! The former fullback and linebacker at BYU, Pikula is a TSL veteran, having participated in the showcase since 2018. #TSLinNFL t.co/paUAkgvWrq", "Houston Texans Transactions (10-6-2021)", "CFL's Montreal Alouettes Sign The Spring League's Cole Boozer and David Brown", "TRANSACTIONS FOOTBALL PLAYER TRADES AND SIGNINGS", "The Blue Bombers have added a pair of #TSL2021 South Division receivers to their squad. Bunmi Rotimi surprisingly got no play from NFL teams when the XFL season ended prematurely last March. The NJB Stars Club Program is designed for the top players in a club team environment. NFL. #TSLinNFL t.co/jYVxkkZgWB", "Shoutout to @MathewSexton2 and #TSL2021 MVP @RyanWillis14! Erick Browne impressed when he participated at HUB and should see playing time. 2023 MLB Season; More 2023 Major League Baseball Pages. Riedel reunites with his former Wisconsin-Stout teammate in long snapper Clay Dziekan. Every team started the season with 35 to 41 players roster,[10] and were allowed to make changes throughout the season. #GoHawks t.co/0Fr7OtW34H", "BREAKING: #TSLJousters DE Bunmi Rotimi has signed with @WashingtonNFL. The game will air on @FS1. t.co/ddc5HJtpDS", "Former Syracuse QB Eric Dungey to play in TSL: 'I can't wait to get out there', "Eric Dungey accepts tryout invite to Bengals' rookie minicamp", "Bengals Sign QB Eric Dungey and TE Cheyenne O'Grady", "Not over yet: Mallett restarts career in spring league", "New York Guardians Kevin Gilbride & Luis Perez Reunite In TSL", "Football returns on Thursday with the Spring League", "Former Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke to play in The Spring League", "The Spring League: Keller Chryst set for season-opener", "BREAKING: The #TSLGenerals have added @Broncos LB legend and Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall to their squad. [4], The 2021 season kicked off on Thursday, May 6 and was divided to two divisions that played in hub cities: The North Division in Indianapolis and the South Division in Houston. A small school guy who is trying to keep his pro-playing dreams alive by any means necessary. Damoreea Stringfellow (Ole Miss-Washington/ Miami Dolphins/ New York Jets/ Seattle Seahawks/ Tennessee Titans/ Memphis Express/ Carolina Cobras)-. [1] [2] Still only 25 years old, Laulile is looking to find his way back to the NFL. Less than a week after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII, the XFL's spring league is slated to kick off on Saturday, Feb. 18. Congrats @SmurfTyrrell and @kiss_a_baby9! Kick off for the game starts at 7:00 pm EST. In life, we all have dreams of making it big. Generals: Ryan Mallett, Case Cookus, Devin Gray, Jordan Suell, Sal Cannella, Ethan Westbrooks, Blair Brown, Carroll Phillips, Kamilo Tongamoa, Nevelle Clarke, Malik Gant[33] and Lirim Hajrullahu. Pro Football Focus graded Koroma as one of the top four centers in college football. 39 players with XFL experience were on TSL rosters,[29] and 19 players who participated in the Fan Controlled Football 2021 season (Joseph Putu, Roman Tatum, David Gilbert, Kwadarrius Smith, Curtis Collins, Dominique Martin, Jaylen Flye-Sadler, EJ price, JaMichael Edwards Lott, Deondre Francois, Lawerence Keys, Dwayne Wallace, Donald Boone, Ladarius Galloway, Andrew Jamiel, KaVontae Turpin, Saige Young, Cecil Cherry and Antonio Dawkins). In total, 18 players are returning to the roster from either the beginning of last falls season or added before the title game. Despite being one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the XFL. He never lived up to his billing in college, but there is still untapped potential there. If Davis is finally healthy, he can show in TSL why teams were interested in signing him out of college. Morgan brings a lot of talent and experience to the Jousters defense. XFL News Hub is not associated or affiliated with Alpha Opco, LLC ("XFL") in any way. 786 YDS. With minor leaguers . Davis, a 63 315 DII standout from UNC Pembroke, racked up 122 tackles, 15 TFLs, and 6 sacks in his three seasons in college. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The former honor roll student, JaMichael Edwards- Lott negotiated his own contract to play pro football in Finland for the Seinjoki Crocodiles. #TSLinNFL t.co/viNG4LVJ0V", "Former Michigan TE Jake Butt among tryout players at Bears minicamp", "Chicago Bears to sign OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr", "Two more TSL alums are heading to Baltimore! He led the Irish with 90 tackles in 2016 and finished his career with 92 tackles and seven stops behind the line for the 2017 Notre Dame defense. (It will increase again. More league info. Jeremy Hickey has played in arena football since 2019 adding to his professional football resume. Shea has been associated with the league since 2017 and is one of the most tenured coaches in The Spring League. In 2020, he was released. This version of the XFL is co-owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, and the excitement around the spring league feels different this time. : @KingP926 t.co/F81VJdjObL", "South Division Player of the Week: Cameron Scarlett", "NORTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK WR Reece Horn (@RHorn19) came up clutch for the Linemen in Week 5 to get them one step closer to the Mega Bowl. Each division champion will advance to the 2021 TSL Championship game that will take place on June 19.[5]. Watts was a late developer in college and didnt emerge as a standout until his senior season. The Jousters and TSL could be the right forum to reintroduce the skillset he displayed in college. Congrats, @Dlloyd50! TSLs first-ever marquee game on network television will feature two notable quarterbacks squaring off in the Jousters, Luis Perez and former NFL veteran Ryan Mallett. For the 2021 spring season TSL featured a mix of returning coaches from previous seasons and former college football college or minor leagues HC's. Laulile ran a 4.7 40-yard dash on his pro day and put up 21 reps on the bench press. 4.2 AVG. The last time the XFL took the field was in 2020. GOTTA GET BACK & GET READY FOR @CFL SEASON! The 25 year old, Drew Anderson spent time on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad in 2019 before briefly being elevated to the active roster of the final game of their season. Suida has good pocket presence and throws a nice touch on the ball.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_5',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',130,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1');.large-leaderboard-2-multi-130{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Christian Sam (Arizona State/ New England Patriots/ Miami Dolphins/ Detroit Lions)-. Koroma also received The Iron Man Award,the Offensive Player of the Year Award, as well as the Team Captains Award. The XFL is back for the third time, with the spring football league relaunching under the ownership of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson among others. Congrats, @Lirim_70! Undrafted out of college, Pikula signed a free-agent deal with the Green Bay Packers. Anthony Miller is a credential reporter and writer for XFL NewsHub. May 5, 2021 1:17 pm ET. The Aviators finished the regular season 2-1 and second in the standings. Fans of The Spring League got some insight into some of the teams with the release of the Alphas and Aviators rosters Sunday night. MLB Schedule. In TSL, Turner might get a chance to back to the days when he was terrorizing FCS defenses. [289] What was to become of The Spring League remained, at the time, an unresolved question, but according to the initial announcement TSL was to continue,[290] probably as a scouting showcase or developmental operation. The Carson native went his entire Cal career without any errant snap on his resume. Never giving up on your dream takes on a whole new meaning with Manoa Pikula. : @AlmanzaStudioz t.co/Z7JGGSmHuO", "TSL Generals OL Evin Ksiezarczyk Signed by Minnesota Vikings", "Vikings sign CB Parry Nickerson and T Evin Ksiezarczyk", "Broncos adding Case Cookus to quarterback room", "TSL Generals Backup QB Case Cookus Signs with Denver Broncos", "Tennessee Titans sign offensive tackle Christian DiLauro", "#TSLGenerals @Ravens #TSLinNFL t.co/0ywmHSJXoC t.co/rh2mLx3Gji", "BREAKING: #TSLBlues WR Davion Davis is heading to Cleveland for mini-camp with the @Browns. Luis Perez (Texas A&M Commerce/ Los Angeles Rams/Birmingham Iron/ Philadelphia Eagles/Detroit Lions/ Los Angeles Wildcats/ New York Guardians)-. #TSLinNFL t.co/EMV3JgRd7p", "Patriots sign DB Malik Gant; Release RB Tyler Gaffney: t.co/SZzwgnWLEY", "Seahawks Sign T Lukayus McNeil & WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams", "BREAKING: #TSLJousters WR and all-around offensive threat Anthony Ratliff-Williams has signed with the @Seahawks. Follow Anthony on Twitter @ByAnthonyMiller. As a pro, Damoreea Stringfellow would have five different stints with four NFL teams in two years. Ratliff-Williams went undrafted, shined enough in the preseason to stick on practice squads, but teams like the Raiders gave up on him. On April 16, the first player for the 2021 TSL season was announced, as former Syracuse and Dallas Renegades QB Eric Dungey confirmed he will play for the Blues,[15] although he was later accepted tryout invite to Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp,[16] and was later signed to their 90-men roster. Your email address will not be published. #TSLinCFL t.co/t9UbcKTfDC", "The @Ticats add two TSL alums to their roster. Longtime NFL coach Kevin Gilbride is returning to the sidelines for the first time since the XFL postponed their 2020 season, and hes bringing with him to Houston many of the players and assistants who were on the New York Guardians with him. The undrafted 59 slot receiver and returner out of Missouri looked like a promising prospect two years ago before injuries derailed his senior season. Mark Previews Week 3 of the XFL season. Since its inception, the league has seen more than 100 players signed by the . Another returning linebacker is Aaron Ortiz who was on the roster for the title game. In the Spring League and with the Jousters, Jones is getting the chance to rebuild his career. [1][2] Linemen QB Ryan Willis won both final[3] and regular season MVP awards. t.co/ty7dgEFMKL", "The Spring League: Jousters 2021 Spring Roster Breakdown", "First look at the rosters for the #TSLSeaLions at #TSL2021! Damien Mama ( USC/ Kansas City Chiefs/ New York Giants/ Dallas Cowboys/ San Diego Fleet/ Los Angeles Wildcats/ New York Guardians)-. : @KingP926 t.co/PvmAV3Rs6V", "North Division Player of the Week: Michael Dereus", "SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK RB Cameron Scarlett (@cam_scarlett11) ran the #TSLJousters all the way to first place in his #TSL2021 debut in Week 4. [79][80][81][82], Records reflect statistics through regular season games only. The league is scheduled for 10 weeks before a two-round playoff on Saturday, May 13. TSL can be the perfect platform for his development. Louis Otis, Jalen Embry, Joseph Putu, and Haki Woods Jr. all return to bring some experience to the unit. #TSLinCFL t.co/HRZ9hadfmK", "Elks sign American QB Drew Anderson, American DL Chei Hill", "Jousters QB @DrewAnderson_12 is heading to the new look @elks! He is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Vince Papale, whose career was the basis of the 2006 film Invincible . In the AAF, he was waived after playing one game with the Memphis Express; if Stringfellow has his head on straight, he can finally live up to his immense talent level. The former USC road grader at 330 pounds has starting experience in both the XFL and AAF. Duncan is another classic example of a small-school player that falls through the cracks unnoticed when his college days end. : t.co/L0nPz0kTVp t.co/wkQSF5dfoj", "BREAKING: #TSLConquerors DB Dominique Martin has signed with the @packers. It will be the first game in league history to air on FOX. ", "HAD A BLAST COACHING IN THE SPRING LEAGUE - PROUD OF WHAT WE DID - 2 -1 IN 1st HALF OF SEASON, ONLY DEFENSE TO NEVER GIVE UP MORE THAN 19 POINTS IN A GAME. Another former XFL player. Rotimi, who can play multiple positions up front, will give offensive linemen in TSL fits. The Spring League was an American football developmental league and scouting event (pro showcase) that played from 2017 to 2021 and was founded by Brian Woods. Luis Perez is talented enough to be on an NFL roster, but the truth is leagues like the AAF, XFL, and now TSL are his best chances to get on the field, get meaningful reps and prove himself. The Dolphins signed Turner off of the Ravens practice squad. Nick Raby, Malik Harris, and David Gilbert return to provide speed off the ends. In 2020, Luis Perez made great strides in the XFL as a Quarterback and as a leader. Alphas: Vad Lee, Brian Lewerke, Jawill Davis, Kristjan Sokoli, Christian DiLauro, Gabe Holmes, Azeem Victor and Mazzi Wilkins, while Brady White joined before week 4. He was subsequently released and hasnt found a way back to the NFL since. Colton Schmidt (UC Davis/ San Francisco 49ers/ Cleveland Browns/ Buffalo Bills/ Birmingham Iron/ LA Wildcats)-. Miguel Cabrera, DH, Tigers (age 39) Born: April 18, 1983 | 1st season: 2003. t.co/NrOZs9NLm4", "The #TSLSeaLions have added a Super Bowl champ to their special teams! The most anticipated League of Legends match of the entire $2. On June 3, 2021, Woods announced that he had acquired the remaining extant trademarks of the United States Football League with intent of launching a USFL-branded league in 2022, with Fox Sports remaining as a partner in the new USFL. The EDSL is hosted under the Players League for all interested 15U - 19U teams who participated in the Fall 2022 seasons of the Division 2 League (D2L), Players League, or State Classic League (SCL). The former sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots back in 2018 has had a taste of the NFL life as a player, and he even has a Super Bowl ring but still wants to find his way back to the show. 2023 Major League Baseball Spring Training. The 2021 season featured new rules that aim to improve the game, specifically introducing a new overtime format, the spot and choose rule, which means that the team that wins the overtime coin toss was to pick the spot of the ball, while the other team would choose whether to play offense or defense. The American Samoa-born Luani became a sensation playing American Football at Washington State and spent time with four different NFL teams. (He needed Darren O'Day, Yadier Molina, Robinson Can, Oliver Prez and Romo to fall off the list to finally make it.) Hampton has great size and leaping ability, and in the XFL, he was just starting to scratch the surface of his potential and form a connection with veteran QB Josh Johnson. #TSLinCFL t.co/ylF9aeptHN", "Generals WR Jordan Suell has signed with the @sskroughriders! Hunter Watts (Central Arkansas/Denver Broncos). The Cardinals, according to the family of one minor leaguer, gave their minor leaguers a $37 per week stipend, three meals per day and a room at a local hotel while in camp. STX Soccer and the Eastern District Players League are excited to host the Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) again this spring. #TSLinCFL t.co/Gfv7pkzcdq", "BREAKING: #TSL2021 Aviators OL Erick Browne has signed with the @elks. 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Required fields are marked *. The three-star recruit out of Texas has had injuries derail his career dating back to college. 10 OT and the state of Georgias No. Fielding. Congrats, @14DDavis! The game will air on @FS1. The former team captain for the Fighting Irish had a stellar career in college with 246 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and six sacks. Matt was a Conqueror at #TSL2020 and #TSL2021. In a corresponding move, we have waived CB Shaun Crawford t.co/Pov0Mt1eyo t.co/kUwXLX6xtf", "#TSLLinemen and Mega Bowl champion DL Elijah Qualls has signed with the @Giants. Here's a list of some of the most well-known names on opening-day rosters for the spring league: WR Josh Gordon | Seattle Sea Dragons Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports Age: 31. In 2020, Luis Perez made great strides in the XFL as a Quarterback and as a leader. Ben Putman He has great length with 35 inch arms. Fans figure to tune into the games since FOX will showcase many of the competitions. #TSLinCFL t.co/8pLRCHriHr", "Downtown hotel, CIB sue developmental football league for nearly $1.4M", "Did city officials properly vet deal for developmental football league event? 2023 rule changes Offseason grades for every team International signings College baseball In a chilly Cactus League spring, players long for the warmth of the Hot Stove By Andy McCullough 4h. Ratliff-Williams caught 42 passes for 689 yards and two touchdowns in his junior year, but despite his size at 61 205 and good speed at 4.46 in the 40, many believed that ARW wasnt a polished product coming out of school. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-leader-2','ezslot_12',134,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-leader-2-0');Palka defied the odds making a very deep DC Defenders receiving corps, which featured NFL veterans like Eli Rogers. We also activated wide receiver DeVante Parker off the active/physically unable to perform list and placed wide receiver Preston Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list", "Roster Move | We have signed tight end Gabe Holmes", "#Packers sign DL Josh Avery t.co/giJwmgPv8N", "We have signed WR Davion Davis t.co/KTzKiv8TuW t.co/SkKw5LDPmy", "The @Seahawks signed former @StanfordFball running back @cam_scarlett11 this afternoon. His size has certainly played a factor in that, but in TSL, Likely will get an opportunity to showcase his electrifying ability on special teams and maybe even contribute some on defense. BUY TIX: http . Your email address will not be published. Early life [ edit] Brian Woods, the founder and CEO of The Spring League from 2017 to 2021 and a co-founder of the new USFL, will serve as the league's President of Football Operations. Johnathon Johnson (Missouri/Washington Football Team)-. And its a topsy-turvy voyage that has led the talented 26-year old to his next detour in the Spring League. Another former NY Guardians defender joining the Jousters defense coordinated by former longtime NFL assistant and St. Louis BattleHawks DC Jay Hayes.