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Johnson, Kickel and Finley Join Sharks

January 16, 2026 - Jacksonville, FL - As the 2026 season approaches, the Sharks continue to add talent in preparation for their first game on March 28. DL D'Anta Johnson, OL Matthew Kickel and OL Markus Finley are the newest additions to the Tank. Johnson (6'2, 285 lbs.) spent all four years of his collegiate career with East Carolina, becoming a stalwart on their defensive line. He tallied 94 tackles (34 solo), with 18.0 TFLs (-58 yards) and 6.5 sacks (-34.5 yards) during his time with the Pirates. Johnson made 30 starts with the Pirates a... Full Story

Oilers Sign DL Tre Henry for 2026 Season

January 15, 2026 - The Tulsa Oilers have signed defensive lineman Tre Henry for the 2026 season. Henry (6'3, 270 lbs) enters his first season with Tulsa after spending the 2025 campaign with the Tucson Sugar Skulls. In 10 games last season, Henry recorded 26.5 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, two pass breakups, and two forced fumbles, showcasing his ability to disrupt plays at the line of scrimmage. With his size, strength, and versatility along the defensive front, Henry adds physicality and depth to the Oilers' defensive line a... Full Story

Freight Sign Defensive Lineman Santonial Rice

January 14, 2026 - FISHERS - The Fishers Freight announced on Tuesday that they have signed defensive lineman Santonial Rice for the upcoming 2026 season. Rice is a Lake Providence, Louisiana native who is joining the Freight after playing at Alcorn State University, where he was a redshirt sophomore, and later transferring to Albany State University. During the 2024 season at Albany State, the 6'3 linebacker played in seven games and had 17 total tackles and one sack. At Alcorn State, he played in 21 games over two seasons and had 54... Full Story

Pirates Sign DL Devin Brandt-Epps

January 14, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates of the Indoor Football League have signed defensive lineman Devin Brandt-Epps for the 2026 season. Most recently, Brandt-Epps was in camp with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League from April through June of this year. The 6'3", 302 lb. defensive tackle joined Buffalo after playing one season of college football at the University of New Mexico. With the Lobos, Brandt-Epps recorded 29 tackles in 11 games. He made his way to Albuquerque from Old Dominion University, where he pla... Full Story

• Johnson, Kickel and Finley Join Sharks - Jacksonville Sharks (January 16)
  
• Orlando Pirates Invite Local Artists to Design 2026 'The City Beautiful Edition' Jersey - Orlando Pirates (January 16)
  
• Oilers Sign DL Tre Henry for 2026 Season - Tulsa Oilers (January 15)
  
• Sharks Promote David Diana to Vice President of Ticketing - Jacksonville Sharks (January 14)
  
• Freight Sign Defensive Lineman Santonial Rice - Fishers Freight (January 14)
  
• Pirates Sign DL Devin Brandt-Epps - Orlando Pirates (January 14)
  
• Knight Hawks Name Rod Miller Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach - Vegas Knight Hawks (January 13)
  
• Rattlers Add Wide Receiver and Lineman to 2026 Roster - Arizona Rattlers (January 13)
  
• Orlando Sirens Announce Prep Classes Ahead of 2026 Dance Team Tryouts - Orlando Pirates (January 13)
  
• Vegas Knight Hawks Announce 2026 Coaching Staff Additions - Vegas Knight Hawks (January 13)
  
• Blizzard Players and Alumni: From Playing to Coaching - Green Bay Blizzard (January 13)
  
• Rattlers Sign Veteran DB, Kick Returner - Arizona Rattlers (January 12)
  
• Barnstormers Add Another Receiver - Iowa Barnstormers (January 12)
  
• Barnstormers Add Former Mizzou Tiger - Iowa Barnstormers (January 12)
  
• Sharks Continue to Build 2026 Roster - Jacksonville Sharks (January 12)
  
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• Rattlers Add Wide Receiver and Lineman to 2026 Roster - NewsBreak - Phoenix (January 15)
  
• New Mexico Chupacabras football team to hold open tryouts at Tingley Coliseum - Albuquerque Journal (January 8)
  
• Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025: UNM football revival, Diego Pavia's historic season - Albuquerque Journal (December 29)
  
• San Diego sports fan? Check out these 12 events (and dozens more) in 2026 - San Diego Union-Tribune (December 27)
  
• Quad City Steamwheelers Deckmate Dancers to hold tryouts - KWQC (December 25)
  
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