Pirates Sign OL Calvin Ashley for 2026

January 10, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have signed offensive lineman Calvin Ashley for the upcoming season. The 6'7", 335 lb. former member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was also an All-USFL selection in 2023 with the New Jersey Generals. Ashley was in camp with the Buccaneers in 2021 after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M University. The following season, he was selected in the sixth round of the USFL Draft by the New Jersey Generals and helped the team to a 9-1 record and to the North Division Championship... Full Story

Barnstormers Ink Veteran Linebacker

January 8, 2026 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed veteran linebacker Cecil Cherry to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today. Cherry (6-1, 240, South Florida) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team. Collegiately, Cherry began his career at Grambling State where he appeared in six games for the Tigers collecting 15 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception. He then went on to spend one season at Coahoma Community College where he tallied 104 total tackles and ... Full Story

AF1 Signs Six Players After NSC Padded Practice Wednesday

January 8, 2026 - NAPLES, Fla. - The National Scouting Combine reached its most revealing phase Wednesday as players finally strapped on pads, shifting the week from projection to proof and turning evaluation into action. For Arena Football One decision-makers, it was the moment the camp is built around. After testing, drills and positional work held on Tuesday, the padded session separated athletes who could measure well from those who could play. It also triggered immediate roster movement across the league, with five AF1 teams signin... Full Story

Nashville Kats Well Represented at National Scouting Combine

January 8, 2026 - The Nashville Kats and AF1 were well represented this week at the National Scouting Combine, as leadership and players alike were on-site evaluating talent, building relationships, and continuing to shape the future of arena football. AF1 Commissioner Jeff Fisher and Hall of Fame Head Coach Darren Arbet spent the week engaging with prospects, coaches, and league personnel while assessing emerging talent from across the country. Their presence underscored AF1's commitment to growth, professionalism, and competitive excelle... Full Story

• Pirates Sign OL Calvin Ashley for 2026 - Orlando Pirates (IFL) January 10
  
• AF1 Daily Transactions - January 9th, 2026 - (AF1) January 9
  
• AF1 at the National Scouting Combine in Naples - (AF1) January 9
  
• Barnstormers Ink Veteran Linebacker - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) January 8
  
• Pirates Name Lora Costantini to Lead Orlando Sirens Dance Team - Orlando Pirates (IFL) January 8
  
• AF1 Signs Six Players After NSC Padded Practice Wednesday - (AF1) January 8
  
• Nashville Kats Well Represented at National Scouting Combine - Nashville Kats (AF1) January 8
  
• 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
  
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• Nebraska Siege named for Grand Island Arena Football team - TAL Grand Island Independent (January 9)
  
• New Mexico Chupacabras football team to hold open tryouts at Tingley Coliseum - IFL Albuquerque Journal (January 8)
  
• 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)
  
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