UFL to NFL

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https://www.si.com/fannation/ufl/ufl-ne ... ons-in-nfl

>>  The NFL has noticed the success that Birmingham Stallions head coach Skip Holtz and his team have had over the last three years.It’s a big reason why 17 former Stallions were on NFL rosters during training camp and preseason as they all fought for NFL roster spots. The final tally is one player on a final 53-man roster, six on practice squads, one on the reserve/injured list, eight cut from their teams and one cut and re-signed by Birmingham.  <<

That's not bad at all.

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https://www.si.com/fannation/ufl/ufl-ne ... man-roster

>>  One of the best wide receivers in the D.C. Defenders' young franchise history will get a shot at playing in a regular season game Sunday.ESPN Atlanta Falcons beat writer Marc Raimondi reported Saturday that Chris Blair was elevated to the 53-man roster for their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. <<

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J Bates kicks game tying FG to get Detroit to OT...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay/_/gameId/401671792

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https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/9/10/24 ... t-nfl-news

>>Former UFL wide receiver Ty Scott, who was on the Seahawks preseason roster before roster cuts, has been added to the 17-man practice squad. Seattle has released rookie Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett, who was acquired via trade from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Mike Jackson Sr.

 Scott caught 25 passes for 418 yards and 3 touchdowns with the DC Defenders this past UFL season. <<

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https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufl/u ... fl-rosters

>> Detroit kicker Jake Bates, Minnesota defensive tackle Jalen Redmond and recently promoted Atlanta wideout Chris Blair are on 53-man rosters this season, with 14 former UFL players on an NFL practice squad and a few on injured reserve.  <<

Fox sprinkling in some UFL news in CFB/NFL season

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https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/denver-bro ... -browning/

>>  However, he is on the practice squad, replacing Dondrea Tillman. The Broncos called Tillman up back up potential starters Jonah Elliss and Nik Bonitto opposite Jonathon Cooper.“Tillman would have a chance to dress as a backup outside linebacker and special teams contributor,” 9News Mike Klis wrote in his report on the roster move on September 18, noting that Browning will be “questionable” to play in Week 3 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
 “Tillman, 26, is 6-foot-3, 270 pounds. He played his college ball at Indiana University at Pennsylvania then three seasons for the Birmingham Stallions of the United State Football League and United Football League. He was signed by the Broncos on June 20 and flashed pass rush ability early in training camp. Tillman was also impressive in the preseason, recording 10 tackles and a sack in three games.”
 Tillman’s Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL Championship Game 25-0 to capture their third straight title in June. <<

PFT picked it up too:

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootba ... chey-on-ir

>> Tillman signed with the Broncos earlier this year after playing in the UFL. He has never appeared in a regular season game. <<

 

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Dondrea Tillman had two sacks for the Broncos today, while Jalen Redmond also had one for the Vikings. Both UFL alums playing in their first games of the season. 

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Dondrea Tillman had two sacks for the Broncos today, while Jalen Redmond also had one for the Vikings. Both UFL alums playing in their first games of the season. 

Baker and the TB OL make that easier but seriously that's some start to NFL 2024 for Tillman and Redmond.

With the injuries mounting quickly in the young NFL season expect more UFL to NFL signing.

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https://www.si.com/fannation/ufl/ufl-ne ... ngs-by-nfl

>>UFL Pipeline: United Football League Touts 80 Player Signings By NFLThe UFL can now boast that nearly 20% of its players have been signed by NFL teams. <<

And Jets workout Kicker:

https://www.si.com/fannation/ufl/ufl-ne ... tt-coghlin

>>New York Jets Work Out UFL Standout Kicker Matt Coghlin

The success of spring pro football league specialists Brandon Aubrey and Jake Bates in the NFL could encourage the New York Jets to sign another standout kicker in the UFL's Matt Coghlin. <<

AND:

https://jetsxfactor.com/2024/10/17/ny-j ... -zuerlein/

>>New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein has endured a poor start to the 2024 season. Zuerlein has made only 8-of-12 field goal attempts (66.7%), with three of his four misses being go-ahead attempts in the second half. 

With the 36-year-old in dire straits, the Jets are exploring backup plans at the position. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Jets worked out three free agent kickers on Wednesday: Matt Coghlin, Riley Patterson, and Cade York. <<

Like it when Fan sites and alt FB media pics up on UFL

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Jake Bates, 44-yard game winner for Detroit!