The United Football League made roster changes on January 23-24, 2026, as teams continue preparations for the 2026 season. Columbus and St. Louis removed multiple players from their rosters while several teams added new talent.
Training camps open February 19-20, 2026. The season kicks off March 27, 2026.
Full Transaction List – January 23-24, 2026
Removed from Roster:
Columbus Aviators
- SS Henry Black
- MLB Amari Burney
- CB Shyheim Carter
- DT Prince Emili
- CB Israel Mukuamu
St. Louis Battlehawks
- T Ozzie Hutchinson
- RB Dillon Johnson
- OLB Luke Masterson
- OLB Jonathan Sutherland
Added to Roster:
- WR Kyric McGowan
DC Defenders
- G Steven Losoya III
- DT Casey Rogers
Houston Gamblers
- OL Dominic Boyd
Orlando Storm
- T Bryce Benhart
- TE Shawn Bowman
St. Louis Battlehawks
- G Sincere Haynesworth
Notable Player Moves
Dillon Johnson, RB – Removed by St. Louis Battlehawks
Johnson was the starting running back for the Washington Huskies during their run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. He rushed for 1,195 yards and 16 touchdowns that season and earned Second-Team All-Pac-12 honors.
Johnson transferred to Washington from Mississippi State, where he played three seasons (2020-22). He caught 149 passes for 864 yards with the Bulldogs while also rushing for nearly 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns over his college career.
The Tennessee Titans signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. The Titans waived him in late July 2024. He spent time on the Carolina Panthers practice squad before being released in December 2024. Johnson had a standout game against USC in 2023, rushing for 256 yards and four touchdowns—the fifth-highest single-game rushing total in Washington history.
Israel Mukuamu, CB – Removed by Columbus Aviators
Mukuamu was a sixth-round pick (227th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. He spent four seasons with the Cowboys and re-signed with Dallas on a one-year contract in March 2025. Mukuamu spent time on the Carolina Panthers practice squad in late 2025.
At South Carolina, Mukuamu recorded 86 tackles and seven interceptions over his career. He earned Second-Team All-SEC honors as a sophomore in 2019 after finishing with 59 tackles and four interceptions. Mukuamu had a standout game against third-ranked Georgia that season, collecting 11 tackles and three interceptions, including one returned 53 yards for a touchdown. He became the first South Carolina player since 1988 to record three interceptions in a game.
The Columbus Aviators are the relocated Michigan Panthers franchise under new head coach Ted Ginn Jr.
Luke Masterson, OLB – Removed by St. Louis Battlehawks
Masterson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. He appeared in 17 games as a rookie and recorded 103 tackles and two forced fumbles over three NFL seasons.
At Wake Forest, Masterson recorded 223 tackles and 13 tackles for loss in his final season (2021). He started 31 games with the Demon Deacons. Masterson played safety for five seasons before moving to linebacker as a sixth-year senior. He earned Defensive MVP honors at the 2022 Hula Bowl.
The Raiders placed Masterson on injured reserve in October 2024 with a knee injury. His contract expired in March 2025. The Battlehawks are under new head coach Ricky Proehl following Anthony Becht’s departure to the Orlando Storm.
Bryce Benhart, T – Added by Orlando Storm
Benhart played six seasons at Nebraska and started 41 games at right tackle, tying the school record for career starts by an offensive lineman. He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors in both 2023 and 2024. Benhart started all 12 games in his final season with the Cornhuskers.
At 6-foot-9 and 315 pounds, Benhart was named to the 2024 Outland Trophy Watch List. He was a four-star recruit out of Lakeville North High School in Minnesota and played in the 2019 Army All-American Bowl. Benhart also won the Minnesota 3A heavyweight wrestling title as a senior in high school with a 34-0 record.
Benhart attended the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp in May 2025. The Orlando Storm are the relocated San Antonio Brahmas, and head coach Anthony Becht has prioritized building size along the offensive line.