Jakharious Smith Joins Iowa's Defense

January 7, 2026 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed defensive lineman Jakharious Smith to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Smith (6-4, 250, Texas State) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team and third season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Previously, Smith spent time with the defunct Frisco Fighters and the Tulsa Oilers. Collegiately, Smith spent time at Texas State University and Southwestern College. "JK is a super versatile defensive lineman and we are excited to bri... Full Story

Freight Sign Defensive Back Cejai Parrish

January 7, 2026 - FISHERS - The Fishers Freight announced on Monday that they have signed defensive back Cejai Parrish for the upcoming 2026 season. Last season, Parrish played four games for the Quad City Steamwheelers in his first season in the IFL. He had fifteen total tackles. Between 2018 and 2021, Parrish played 23 games in four seasons at Northern Arizona University. With the Lumberjacks, he recorded 73 total tackles, 45 solo and 28 assisted, 2.5 sacks, four pass deflections, and one forced fumble. He played the 2022 season at... Full Story

Top IFL Rookie Re-Signs with Rattlers

January 7, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - Ron Brown Jr., the IFL's top offensive rookie in 2025, has re-signed with the Arizona Rattlers. Brown rushed for a team-high 557 yards with 23 rushing touchdowns for the No. 3 offense in the league in 2025. He also caught 32 passes for another 299 yards and five TDs. "Ron Brown Jr. brings versatility, reliability, and production to our offense," said Head Coach Kevin Guy. "He proved last season he can impact the game in multiple ways, and we're confident he'll build on that success moving forward." ... Full Story

AF1's Jeff Fisher to Address NSC Attendees

January 7, 2026 - NAPLES, Fla. - Arena Football One officials opened a pivotal week of player evaluation here Tuesday at the National Scouting Combine, an event that has become one of the nation's most reliable pathways for overlooked and emerging professional football talent. Founded by Jimmy Kibble, the NSC was built to address a long-standing gap in professional football: providing verified testing, structured practices and direct access to league decision-makers for players who fall outside the traditional NFL pipeline. Over time, the ... Full Story

• Jakharious Smith Joins Iowa's Defense - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) January 7
  
• Freight Sign Defensive Back Cejai Parrish - Fishers Freight (IFL) January 7
  
• Top IFL Rookie Re-Signs with Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) January 7
  
• AF1's Jeff Fisher to Address NSC Attendees - (AF1) January 7
  
• Rattlers Sign Db Devin Hafford for 2026 Season - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) January 6
  
• Welcome to SPE Systems Field, Home of Your NAZ Wranglers - Northern Arizona Wranglers (IFL) January 6
  
• Blizzard Sign Linebacker Jordan Cry for the 2026 Season - Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) January 6
  
• Barnstormers Add Receiver - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) January 6
  
• AF1 Daily Transactions - January 6th, 2025 - (AF1) January 6
  
• Freight Re-Sign Offensive Lineman Darrell Simmons - Fishers Freight (IFL) January 5
  
• AF1 Leadership Attends National Scouting Combine as League Deepens Talent Evaluation Partnership - (AF1) January 5
  
• Pirates Re-Sign WR Thomas Owens - Orlando Pirates (IFL) January 5
  
• Pirates Re-Sign IFL's Top Rusher Williams Jr. - Orlando Pirates (IFL) January 2
  
• Nashville Kats Internship Opportunity - Nashville Kats (AF1) January 2
  
• Gunslingers Welcome New Defensive Coordinator Malcolm Goines - San Antonio Gunslingers (IFL) December 30
  
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• In 2025, sports success came under summer sun in the Northland - AF1 Duluth News-Tribune (December 31)
  
• Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025: UNM football revival, Diego Pavia's historic season - IFL Albuquerque Journal (December 29)
  
• San Diego sports fan? Check out these 12 events (and dozens more) in 2026 - IFL San Diego Union-Tribune (December 27)
  
• Quad City Steamwheelers Deckmate Dancers to hold tryouts - IFL KWQC (December 25)
  
• Miami sports recap: Inter Miami signs Surez, Ohio State looms - NAL NBC DFW (December 23)
  
• Minnesota Monsters are moving to Amsoil Arena - AF1 Duluth News-Tribune (December 18)
  
• Albany Firebirds announce Rivers Casino as housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
  
• Defending Arena Football One champion Albany Firebirds go all-in on Capital Region, announce Rivers Casino as new housing sponsor - AF1 Schenectady Daily Gazette (December 16)
  
• Monroe to debut Arena League football team in summer of 2026 - TAL Lousiana Radio Network (December 13)
  
• St. Joseph Goats release 2026 schedule with four home games in store for Civic Arena - TAL St. Joseph News-Press (December 13)
  
• Iowa Woo's arena football league expands to eight teams - TAL KWWL (December 12)
  
• Professional arena football is coming to Monroe, June 2026 - TAL KTVE/KARD (December 10)
  
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