The United Football League made another round of roster moves one day after the previous transaction wire. Training camps open February 19-20, and the season kicks off March 27. Here are the latest moves.
Players Removed From Roster
- T Wesley French (Western Michigan)
- T Jonathan Mendoza (Louisville)
Houston Gamblers
- T Zachary Thomas (San Diego State)
Players Added To Roster
Birmingham Stallions
- T Chris Chernak Jr. (Old Dominion)
- DE Isaac Ukwu (Mississippi)
Dallas Renegades
- DT Domenique Davis (UNC-Pembroke)
DC Defenders
- CB Kai Gray (Lincoln PA)
Orlando Storm
- RB Elijah Dotson (Northern Colorado)
- DT Fabien Lovett (Florida State)
Players To Watch
Isaac Ukwu, DE – Birmingham Stallions
Ukwu joins Birmingham after spending time with the Detroit Lions. He signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. Ukwu earned his first NFL start against the Vikings on October 20, 2024. He recorded two tackles in his first NFL game at Dallas on October 13, 2024.
Ukwu played five seasons at James Madison (2018-2022) and one season at Ole Miss (2023). He missed two full seasons due to knee injuries early in his career. In his college career, he recorded 117 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 20 sacks. At Ole Miss in 2023, he appeared in 13 games with five starts and recorded 30 tackles with 3.5 sacks.
Fabien Lovett, DT – Orlando Storm
Lovett joins Orlando after spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs. He signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs waived him on August 27, 2024, then re-signed him to their practice squad. Lovett signed a reserve/future contract on February 11, 2025. The Chiefs waived him on August 26, 2025 as part of final roster cuts.
Lovett played at Mississippi State before transferring to Florida State in 2020. At Florida State, he played in 39 games with 18 starts. He recorded 74 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks with the Seminoles. Lovett earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors twice. He won the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award in 2022.
Looking Ahead
Teams will continue making roster moves in the coming weeks. Training camp opens February 19-20. The UFL season begins March 27. Stay tuned for more transaction updates.