UFL Alumni Watch: NFL Week 1

 

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ARLINGTON, TX – As the NFL kicks off its 2026 regular season, the United Football League celebrates 43 UFL alumni represented on NFL active rosters and practice squads across 22 NFL teams.

With 118 UFL alumni participating in NFL training camps this offseason, the UFL's impact continues to show at the highest level of professional football. From established NFL contributors to players forging their path, UFL alumni will be represented throughout the 2026 NFL season.

By The Numbers:

43 UFL alumni who entered the 2026 season on active NFL rosters or practice squads

19 UFL alumni who earned spots on NFL 53-man rosters entering the 2026 season

24 UFL alumni who earned spots on NFL practice squads entering the 2026 season

2 UFL alumni from the 2026 UFL season who are featured in Week 1's NFL active rosters

6 players are with the Detroit Lions, the most of any team

4 players each with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers

3 players each with the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and New Orleans Saints

2 players each with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets

1 player each with the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, and New England Patriots

10 wide receivers, 7 defensive backs, 6 long-snappers, 4 defensive tackles, 4 kickers, 3 linebackers, 2 tight ends, 1 defensive end, 1 offensive guard, 1 offensive tackle, 1 punter, 1 quarterback, and 1 running back.