Anderson originally went to the University of Buffalo, but as a backup to Tyree Jackson, he decided to transfer to Murray State to get playing time. Vera, who graduated in 2020, has been working hard and staying in training for an opportunity in the NFL. 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. [227], KaVontae Turpin This is the only season to feature eight teams in two divisions: the North Division in Indianapolis, Indiana and the South Division in Houston, Texas. The Jousters will be starting their six-week season on Saturday at 3 pm on Fox, and they will be facing TSLs 2020 Champs The Generals. After declaring early out of USC, Mama has spent time on NFL practice squads but has never been able to break through the glass ceiling and make an NFL active roster. The Aviators bring in another international kicker to take over. Keller Chryst returns to the team after being the backup to McLeod Bethel-Thompson at the beginning of last season. Robert Taylor is a name some might recognize during his time with the AAFs Orlando Apollos. STX Soccer and the Eastern District Players League are excited to host the Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) again this spring. The games will be played on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and for the first time, one game every week will be broadcast on FOX (including the championship game), while all other games will be broadcast on FS1 and FS2. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference defensive player of the year in 2019 is probably one of the best football players youve never heard of. 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. Seven of the spring league's eight teams have at least one former Saints player on their roster. One of the lone developmental football leagues in the nation, The Spring League started their 2021 season on Saturday, May 8. DeLance Turner (Alcorn State/Baltimore Ravens/ Miami Dolphins)-. Another former XFL player. One key piece that is returning to the Aviators is head coach Terry Shea. New to the receiving core is Charles Johnson II and Erick Brundidge. A great showing in TSL could get him back on the radar for NFL teams. t.co/ty7dgEFMKL", "The Spring League: Jousters 2021 Spring Roster Breakdown", "First look at the rosters for the #TSLSeaLions at #TSL2021! #TSLinCFL t.co/jemxSkKOnk", "Conquerors OL Drew Richmond has signed with @Wpg_BlueBombers. BUY TIX: http . Your email address will not be published. Darius Royster was also named the 2019 Willie Davis DefensivePlayer of the Year as the top defensive player in HBCU 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). ", "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. Undersized at 60 290, the former BYU center has been overlooked thus far in his pro career. . "The Linemen Win the 2021 The Spring League Mega Bowl", "Mega Bowl Championship Game Recap/Highlights", "He left no doubt. The former 2017 7th-round pick of the Raiders is best known worldwide for his association football career. Consistently graded as BYUs top offensive lineman, was named to the Pro Football Focus All-America Second Team (2017), And was a Three-time Remington Trophy watch list honoree. Mark Previews Week 3 of the XFL season. Bunmi Rotimi surprisingly got no play from NFL teams when the XFL season ended prematurely last March. In total, 18 players are returning to the roster from either the beginning of last falls season or added before the title game. Four of those eight hard-throwers made their Grapefruit League debuts on Sunday, Feb. 26 in a 3-2 loss against the Washington Nationals . Generals #TSL2021 WR @SdotGatsby Aviators #TSL2020 LS @bkhoury92 #TSLinNFL t.co/5qdHithPyk", "NFL Transactions for June 15, 2021 | Daily Workouts, Roster Cuts, and Signings", "Official Ravens roster moves today: - Activated OT Ronnie Stanley from the PUP list - Signed WR Siaosi Mariner - Waived TE Jake Breeland (knee) with a non-football injury designation", "BREAKING: Blues LB Damon Lloyd has signed with the @Chargers. Wilson ran for 330 yards and two touchdowns in 2017 with West Florida where he also served as an assistant coach after his college years. He's one of several clear Hall of Famers on the . Largely because of his unique build. Damoreea Stringfellow (Ole Miss-Washington/ Miami Dolphins/ New York Jets/ Seattle Seahawks/ Tennessee Titans/ Memphis Express/ Carolina Cobras)-. DeQuan Hampton (Troy-USC/ Detroit Lions/New Orleans Saints/ LA Wildcats)-. Bunmi Rotimi (Old Dominion/ Chicago Bears/ New York Guardians)-. Breaking Down The Aviators Roster Offense Vincent Joseph Papale (born October 17, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). 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. @JordanSuell2 won a championship with the Generals at #TSL2020 and returned to the squad at #TSL2021! The game is not open to the public. A three-time World Cup veteran, Donovan is the all-time leader in both scoring and assisting goals for the national team; he also became the fourth-youngest player to reach 100 appearances for his country. The 2021 season featured two new teams: The Linemen and Sea Lions, which were added to the six returning teams from the 2020 fall season. : @KingP926 t.co/0T3OuGG2Hc", "SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK #TSLGenerals QB Ryan Mallett finished the #TSL2021 on a high note. Congrats, @rrcole_! After a few run-inswith the coaching staff at Southern Cal, Price lasted one season at USC before transferring to Kentucky. As thousands of people drive past Terry Park, on, Palm Beach Boulevard every day, it's . Johnathon Johnson (Missouri/Washington Football Team)-. He was subsequently released and hasnt found a way back to the NFL since. Despite being one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the XFL. Michael Bandy Damien Mama ( USC/ Kansas City Chiefs/ New York Giants/ Dallas Cowboys/ San Diego Fleet/ Los Angeles Wildcats/ New York Guardians)-. The most anticipated League of Legends match of the entire $2. Each time wearing out his welcome. 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. Where he earned the Iron Husky Award, Coleman has had to fight hard to get notice and playing time, and in TSL, he could finally get his chance to shine. The 68 Watts spent some time last summer with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. Chryst will be projected to be the starter on the team after a successful college career at Stanford and Tennessee. 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. It must seem like a lifetime ago for him. Atlanta now has 60 total players in camp. 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TSL can be the perfect platform for his development. The Alphas will take on the Aviators in the first game of #TheSpringLeague season from @LucasOilStadium at 7 pm ET on Thursday, May 6! follow. Anthony Miller is a credential reporter and writer for XFL NewsHub. Hall has the versatility to play tackle or guard for the Jousters. The experience should be a good one for him. t.co/0uH61mAGkQ", "TSL: Breakdown Of All Eight Head Coaches, Backgrounds, Who They Are", "Breaking Down The Spring League's 2021 Coaches", "Longtime College Football Coach Hal Mumme Lands New Job", "Hal Mumme Talks The Spring League, Air Raid, USFL, XFL, Fun of Coaching", "The Spring League Officially Announces 2021 Season Plans, Details", "The Spring League Positioned To Capitalize On The XFL's Uncertain Future", "Two SVSU Football Generations Come Together for The Spring League", "Hey yo #TheSpringLeague The Deal is back! 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Buy Rams Tickets. Check out the full list of former Bills players taking part in the XFL in 2023 . Congrats, @_DMart13! In Week 1, the Generals will face the Jousters from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 3 pm ET on Saturday, May 8! Laulile ran a 4.7 40-yard dash on his pro day and put up 21 reps on the bench press. #TSLinNFL t.co/i7tGrbPtcy", "BREAKING: Alphas DT Chris Okoye has signed with the @chargers. 36 years after the Royals left, the complex stands with the echoes of MLB spring training going back to 1925. The Spring League was made for players like Wallen. Blues: Eric Dungey, Deondre Francois, Fabian Guerra, Davion Davis, Hakeem Valles, David Grinnage, Denzel Rice and Xavier Perston. 7 TD. 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. Three former Florida players will have their chance this season to prove they belong at the professional level and (hopefully) prove they can make the jump to the NFL. Brundidge played in The Spring League back in 2019 where he caught a touchdown during his time there. Ernsberger has played both fullback and tight end in college and his pro stints. t.co/NeZZtnpGXR", "The Spring League: Sea Lions 2021 Spring Roster Breakdown", "FOX Using Top Football Crews For The Spring League", "PR: The Spring League Football Makes Broadcast Television Debut Saturday, May 8 on FOX", "Fox will broadcast The Spring League football games for 2021 season, along with FS1 and FS2 Fox will broadcast The Spring League games for 2021 season, along with FS1 and FS2", "PR: FOX Sports Announces The Spring League Broadcast Team", "TSL Week 1: Alphas vs. Aviators & Conquerors vs. Linemen, Scores & Highlights", "The Spring League: Week Two TV Ratings On FOX/FS1", "The Alphas Take Out The Aviators 23-9 in TSL 2021 Kickoff", "#TSLAlphas vs. #TSLAviators Week 1 Stat Leaders: QB @KellerChryst: 12/24, 122 yds/TD RB @blakemorgan23: 14 rush/139 yds/TD, 2 rec/24 yds RB @Bdawg_burt: 20 rush/134 yds, 1 rec/8 yds TE @Dimitrioss_: 4 rec/59 yds/TD Full box score: t.co/yAYMCsJnjP t.co/tRBufaa7l3", "I will not be playing this Friday in @TheSpringLeague as I have been invited to the @Bengals Mini Camp. In TSL, Turner might get a chance to back to the days when he was terrorizing FCS defenses. Congrats, @BBOC_eb! Tomasi Laulile (BYU/ Indianapolis Colts/New Orleans Saints/ Dallas Renegades)-. The game is not open to the public. #TSLinNFL t.co/OXy1ZeUwlw", "We have signed DL Ethan Westbrooks. #BluesRB's #KeepGrinding @TheSpringLeague t.co/iz0bNZHNan", "Stan Bedwell - The Globetrotting Air Raid Prophet", "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021! They had lost some key players prior to the title game including quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, running back DeVeon Smith, tight end Nick Trusdell, and defensive back DeShaun Amos. A small-school corner and special teams player out of Harding University. After struggling with injury issues in the NFL and CFL, Morris will be looking to show off his blazing speed once again. Luis Perez, the former Harlon Hill trophy winner, has had a unique journey since turning pro back in 2018. Player Spring Training Pitching. When his college career ended, Simmons signed with the Chicago Bears and got injured, and spent the entire 2019 season on IR. Pro Football Focus graded Koroma as one of the top four centers in college football. Aimed at professional athletes but not paying a salary or expenses, the league's goal was to "serve as an instructional league and showcase for professional football talent". Nyles Morgan (Notre Dame/ Chicago Bears/ Tennessee Titans/ Arizona Hotshots/ Seattle Dragons)-. Laulile is an athletic tackle that is still fairly new to the game of football. The spring leagues gave perennial practice-squad players the chance to create additional game tape beyond the final preseason game. Miguel Cabrera, DH, Tigers (age 39) Born: April 18, 1983 | 1st season: 2003. Saunders was a fourth . The Spring League was founded in 2017 and has been a pipeline for players who are still aiming for a shot at the NFL. Turner, a first-team All-SWAC runner out of Alcorn State, went undrafted but impressed the Baltimore Ravens enough to last two seasons on their active and practice squad roster. DeJuan Neal (Shepherd University/ Washington Football Team/ New York Guardians)-. The Dolphins signed Turner off of the Ravens practice squad. Jones has always had the prototypical size at 62, and the ball skills as a former three-star recruit and college receiver to be a top-flight cornerback. : t.co/L0nPz0kTVp t.co/wkQSF5dfoj", "BREAKING: #TSLConquerors DB Dominique Martin has signed with the @packers. Reece Horn The 66 340 tackle is a relative unknown who is banking on his chance with the Jousters as an opportunity to get noticed. William Likely (Maryland/ New England Patriots/ Toronto Argonauts/ Hamilton Tiger-Cats/ DC Defenders). The Linemen beat the Jousters 2623 in the first and only Mega Bowl, and won the TSL championship. In life, we all have dreams of making it big. The game will be aired on @FS1 and is not open to the public. Manage Settings The Jousters and TSL could be the right forum to reintroduce the skillset he displayed in college. Before we get there, lets take a look at The Jousters roster position by position. Tyler Palka has been defying the odds from day one. The playing time in the Spring League will be invaluable for him. But injuries and a lack of opportunity have derailed what seemed like a promising NFL career. The Aviators are coming off a season where they made the championship game, but lost to the General 37-14. Fans of The Spring League got some insight into some of the teams with the release of the Alphas and Aviators rosters Sunday night. Jousters: Luis Perez, Drew Anderson, Lavon Coleman, De'Lance Turner, DeQuan Hampton, Damore'ea Stringfellow, Donnie Ernsberger, Tejan Koroma, Damien Mama, Bunmi Rotimi, Tomasi Laulile, Christian Sam, Nyles Morgan, Derrick Jones, A. J. Hendy, Shalom Luani, Joshua Simmons, William Likely, Ricky Aguayo, Manoa Pikula and Colton Schmidt. Anthony writes about the NFL, specifically the Philadelphia Eagles. Of the 12 Astros players on WBC rosters, eight are pitchers. Anthony Ratliff-Williams (UNC/Las Vegas Raiders/Tennessee Titans)-. Flat out stupid! At 60, 209, Coleman has good size, power, and agility and has rededicated himself since his college days, where he weighed in at 235. The 2021 The Spring League season is the sixth and final season of The Spring League. Ricky Aguayo ranks fifth all-time at FSU in scoring with 329 points His PAT percentage of .982 ranks second in school history behind his brother Roberto And his field goal percentage of .705 is seventh in school history. After earning a contract in rookie minicamp. The 60 Brandon Brice is another TSL vet who is trying to keep his pro-playing dreams alive. The 2010 Player of the Year currently plays for the U.S. National team and Major League Soccer's (MLS) Los Angeles Galaxy. (It will increase again. After his junior season with the Rebels, where he posted career bests with 46 receptions for 716 yards and six touchdowns. It will be the first game in league history to air on FOX. The game will air on @FS1. Schmidt has punted 338 times in the NFL with a 44.0 yard average. Congrats @tightpantstap! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Q: How did you end . Players have been mostly pleased with the spring-training rollout of MLB's changes Plate umpire Jim Wolf gets into position as the pitch clock counts down during the first inning of a spring. The spring league is getting back underway on Saturday. Edwards-Lott represents the type of player that you see a lot of in The Spring League. Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating) GK Kepa Arrizabalaga , 6 -- Seldom called upon during Chelsea's early dominance, but had to be alert more than . The last time the XFL took the field was in 2020. Generic garage football! Here are 20 former New England players searching for glory in the XFL spring league. Copyright 2022 XFL News Hub. : @KingP926 t.co/W8RL9MvE0s", "#TSLLinemen QB @RyanWillis14 was hands down the most productive signal caller at #TSL2021. Hopefully, the hard work pays off and leads to another look from NFL teams. 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. Joshua Simmons (Limestone College/ Chicago Bears). #TSLinNFL t.co/lR77IRuYro", "We have signed Free agent QB Brian Lewerke. BayCare Ballpark opened in 2004 and is the home of Phillies Spring Training and the Low-A Southeast League Clearwater Threshers. When he is on the field, he is a hard-hitting linebacker who could make his presence felt with the Jousters.