The Point After: December 14, 2024
Here’s this weeks rundown of ALL things football! (NON-NFL)
OUTDOOR FOOTBALL
United Football League
NEWS
The UFL unveiled its 2024 trading cards in collaboration with Upper Deck. The collection features over 350 cards from 50 of the leagues top player from last season. For more information, visit www.upperdeck.com.
Player Signings
Arlington Renegades
DT Jerrod Clark, LT Ricky Lee
Birmingham Stallions
G Lachavious Simmons, T Matt Farniok
D.C. Defenders
LB Brian Abraham, WR Ty Scott, G Jason Poe, TE Mason Fairchild
Houston Roughnecks
DE T.J. Franklin, S Jack Koerner
Memphis Showboats
DE Jaylon Allen, WR Kyle Sheets, OL Ryan Johnson
Michigan Panthers
DB Keni-H Lovely, DB D.J. Miller Jr.
St. Louis Battlehawks
OL Mike Pansiuk, CB Nate Meadors, WR Sam Wiglusz
(PHOTO CREDIT: Via Pro Football Newsroom)
Canadian Football League
Contract Extensions
Calgary Stampeders
K Rene Paredes
Edmonton Elks
RB Javon Leake
Montreal Alouettes
DE Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund
Player Signings
B.C. Lions
QB Garrett Shrader
Ottawa Redblacks
DL Deionte Knight, WR Jeremy Murphy, DL Ronheen Bingham, DL Darius Hodges, DL Jake Heimlicher, DL Chase McGowan, DB Tobias Harris, DB Clay Fields III, DB Gavin Heslop
Montreal Alouettes
QB James Morgan, RB Tanner Nelmes, WR Jose Barbon, DB Vincent Delisle
Saskatchewan Roughriders
WR Ja’Marcus Bradley, DL Alex Gubner
Toronto Argonauts
LB Brian Holloway, DL Ifenna Onyeka, LB Ife Onyemenan, WR Mark Pope, RB Kevin Brown
(PHOTO CREDIT: @BCLions on X)
International Football Alliance
NEWS
The IFA has announced a weekly “ Coaches Corner” show that will feature former NFL Linebacker and IFA Founder Shawne Merriman.
The league also announced that on Monday, December 16th, updated league news will drop. This news includes updates on teams within the IFA, future players, cities, broadcasting, and more.
The San Antonio Caballeros have announced the hiring of General Manager, Assistant Head Coach, and Special Teams Coordinator Dr. Jack Welch. Welch brings over 40 years of experience to his new role with San Antonio.
The Baltimore Lightning have announced a TV broadcast deal with Sinclair Broadcasting. In an X post that was posted on Friday, 2025 Lightning games will be broadcasted via the MyTV network.
Player Signings
San Antonio Caballeros
WR Tyson Morris, WR Isaiah Harris, LB Colby Campbell
Ohio Valley Ironmen
QB James Franklin
(PHOTO CREDIT: San Antonio Caballeros on Facebook)
European League of Football
NEWS
The European League of Football unveiled its 2025 divisional alignments ahead of the season. Full details can be found below.
The Nordic Storm announced they will play their home games in the Gladsaxe Stadium in Kopenhagen. The stadium has a maximum capacity of roughly 13,000.
Contract Extensions
Prague Lions
DB Jan Krs
Rhein Fire
LB Marius Kensy, DB Omari Williams
Swarco Raiders
WR Marco Schneider
Vienna Vikings
C Clemens Walz
Player Signings
Frankfurt Galaxy
DL Jahn Jesus Lara Perez
Nordic Storm
DB Exavier Edwards, TE Jonathan Steinhauer Nielsen
Prague Lions
OL Jasper Friis, DB Ken Hike Jr.
(PHOTO CREDIT: @ELF_Official on X)
ARENA / INDOOR FOOTBALL
Arena Football One
NEWS
Arena Football One and VICE TV have announced a partnership to broadcast all of AF1’s 2025 games. The partnership will see the creation of VICE Sports, a brand new company aiming to broadcast original sports programming. The most also sees a network partnership with A & E to broadcast on local television.
The AF1 shop is officially open for business! Head to shop.theaf1.com for the first drop of merchandise.
The Albany Firebirds announced the hire of its brand new CEO Jacob LaBree. LaBree has been in upper management roles in the restaurant, healthcare, and entertainment sectors dating back to 2006.
The Arizona Bandits have announced an open tryout that is set to take place on December 28, 2024. For more information, head here: www.play4wb.com
Wilkes-Barre have also announced an open tryout. The tryout is set to take place on January 4, 2025.
Player Signings
Albany Firebirds
OL Joshua Zacher
Arizona Bandits
QB Charles McCullum
Billings Outlaws
K James Dalida-Naehu, DB Brandon Brice
Corpus Christi Tritons
OL Vances Taylor
Nashville Kats
DL Johnny Hudson, DL Marcus Bragg, DL Roderick Perry, WR Tre Long, WR Caleb Smith, OL Kyle Davis, DL Justin Alexandre
Oregon Lightning
RB James Harden, DB Daron Bowles
Orlando Predators
FB/OL Anthony Johnson, OL Boqiao Li, OL Earl Volz, WR Marcus Manuel Jr., OL George Pinkhardt
Southwest Kansas Storm
RB Darius Morrison, DL Tavis Malakuis, RB Logan Wright, OL Alex Heil
Wilkes-Barre
QB Fred Payton Jr., FB/LB David Faccone Jr., OL Kyle Rinsky, WR Tim Keith
(PHOTO CREDIT: @AZBanditsAF1 on X)
Indoor Football League
NEWS
The Jacksonville Sharks have announced that Defensive Coordinator Clay Harrell is returning for the 2025 season. Additionally, former Sharks Defensive Back Marvin Ross has been hired as the team’s DB Coach. Lastly for Jacksonville, Troy Waranka and Tai Miller have been named as Qualify Control Coaches for 2025.
Player Signings
Arizona Rattlers
WR Bryce Goggin
Bay Area Panthers
OL John Bolding III, RB Keyon Henry-Brooks, C Sidney Walker
Fishers Freight
RB Julian Walker, LB Trajan Stephen-McQueen, DL Tyler Wallace, OL LaQuinston Sharp, DB Jaiden Roe
Green Bay Blizzard
OL Devon Johnson
Iowa Barnstormers
K Gabriel Rui
Jacksonville Sharks
LB Ronald Marlbrough Jr., OL Deontae Graham, LB Hayden Hatcher, WR Jaidyn Wilson, RB Tyler King
Quad City Steamwheelers
WR Travelle Calvin
Northern Arizona Wranglers
DB Kieran Page, WR Kevin Felder Jr.
San Antonio Gunslingers
LB Dylan Pettway, QB Jorge Reyna Jr.
Tulsa Oilers
DB Kaytron Allen, LB Tre Harvey
Tucson Sugar Skulls
LB Cornel Jones, QB Jordan Ambrose, DB Tariq Tracy
(PHOTO CREDIT: @IndoorFL on X)
National Arena League
Player Signings
Carolina Cobras
RB David Ross
Colorado Spartans
RB Thurlow Wilkins, LB James Riddle
Omaha Beef
DB Terrance Jackson, WR Korrell Koehlmoos
Wheeling Miners
DL Tyreek Noble
(PHOTO CREDIT: @ColoSpartansNAL on X)
The Arena League
NEWS
The Hot Springs Wiseguys have announced their first head coach in team history. Former arena football player and Massachusetts Pirates Assistant Coach Bones Bagaunte is set to take the reins in Hot Springs as Head Coach.
The Duluth Harbor Monsters have announced a tryout that will take place on January 11, 2025. Athletes can head to www.duluthmonsters.com/tryouts for more information.
The Ozarks Lunkers have announced that 2025 season tickets are now on sale. For more information, head to www.ozarkslunkers.com/tickets. The team also announced tryouts that will be held on January 25, 2025.
Player Signings
Duluth Harbor Monsters
S Henry G Pigee, RB James Harden
Eau Claire Axemen
LB Quantay Person, DB Dayvonne Greenwood, WR Darion Johnson
(PHOTO CREDIT: Via Hot Springs Wiseguys on Facebook)
For a more in-depth breakdown of The Arena League’s transactions this week, click this:
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