Lions sign Ryan Gates as kicker for the 2022 season

November 25, 2021 - The Lions have found a placekicker for the 2022 NAL season and it is a name fans will remember from the 2021 season. Ryan Gates, the placekicker who joined the Lions before their second game in 2021 is returning to Columbus for the 2022 season. Gates joined the team in 2021 after Jed Solomon went 0-for-2 on extra points in the season opener. Gates appeared in three games for the Lions, going perfect on seven extra points and two field goal attempts in his debut against the Orlando Predators. His second game saw his fi... Full Story

Sharks Sign AAL Defensive Lineman Rawley White

November 24, 2021 - JACKSONVILLE - The Jacksonville Sharks announced today the signing of Defensive Lineman Rawley White who signs for his third season of arena football and first with the Jacksonville Sharks. White (6'4, 270) spent the 2021 season with the Charlotte Thunder of the American Arena League where he played defensive end. During that season White helped the Thunder to a 9-0 record as Charlotte became the AAL East Conference Champions, the Thunder advanced to face the North Texas Bulls in the 2021 AAL Championship game but fell sh... Full Story

NAL Champion Lineman Brackin Smith Signs with Sharks

November 23, 2021 - JACKSONVILLE - The Jacksonville Sharks announced today the signing of former Albany Empire offensive lineman Brackin Smith who enters his second season in the National Arena League but first with the Jacksonville Sharks. Smith (6'3, 300) spent his rookie season with the Albany Empire where he was an offensive lineman on the Empire's league-leading line that ranked #1 in the NAL for points scored (547), rushing yards (371), and total offense (2,575). Brackin also helped Albany in their first season in the NAL to a 9-1 reco... Full Story

Barnstormers Sign Standout Quarterback

November 23, 2021 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed quarterback Darius-James Peterson to the 2022 roster, Head Coach Dave Mogensen announced today. Peterson (5-11, 155, College of Idaho) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his for his first season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Collegiately, Peterson spent four years at the College of Idaho. As a freshman, Peterson entered the rotation rushing for a team-high 848 yards and setting a school record with 17 rushing touchdowns. By his sophomore season he had earned the starting ... Full Story

• Barnstormers Announce Black Friday Specials - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) November 26
  
• Lions sign Ryan Gates as kicker for the 2022 season - Columbus Lions (NAL) November 25
  
• Sharks Sign AAL Defensive Lineman Rawley White - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL) November 24
  
• NAL Champion Lineman Brackin Smith Signs with Sharks - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL) November 23
  
• Barnstormers Sign Standout Quarterback - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) November 23
  
• Rattlers Add Victor Wharton III and Matt Burrell - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) November 23
  
• Pirates Championship Banner to Fly at Logan International - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) November 23
  
• Carolina Cobras Sign 2019 Offensive Lineman of the Year Derrick Zeigler - Carolina Cobras (NAL) November 22
  
• Barnstormers Add Offensive Lineman - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) November 22
  
• Rattlers Add Rowzee, Ziah and Re-Sign Huston - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) November 22
  
• Northern Arizona Wranglers Sign WR Darren Woods Jr. - Northern Arizona Wranglers (IFL) November 19
  
• Sharks Sign Former Tennessee Titan - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL) November 19
  
• Vegas Knight Hawks Announce Signing of Six Players to Inaugural Season Roster - Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL) November 19
  
• Arizona Adds Miles, Stockton and Stokes to Boost Offense - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) November 19
  
• Kezlow Smith Signs with Barnstormers - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) November 19
  
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