2026 UFL: Notable NFL players participating in spring league

The UFL is underway for the 2026 season, and all eight teams have former NFL players you might recognize. Whether these guys are trying to get back to the big leagues or just continue their football careers at the UFL level, these will be guys you all recognize. Some of the coaches will also ring a bell for their NFL pasts.

As we go through all eight of the UFL teams, we feel certain you will remember who some of these players and coaches are from their NFL tenures. Who knows... maybe these guys will work their way back to the NFL for the fall.

Let's run through who these guys are and who they play for in the UFL this spring. Birmingham Stallions QB Matt Corral WR Laviska Shenault G Jackson Carman LB Tae Crowder Coach A. J.

McCarron (former QB) Columbus Aviators DE Kenny Willekes LB Tony Fields II CB Cam Smith (IR) P Brad Robbins Coach Ted Ginn Jr. (former WR) OC Todd Haley (former NFL coach) Dallas Renegades WR Denzel Mims G Tremayne Anchrum DL Tashawn Bowser DE Taco Charlton DT Siaki Ika DT Kevin Strong LB Donald Payne DC Defenders QB Jordan Ta'amu RB Deon Jackson WR Keke Coutee T Jaelyn Duncan DE Boogie Basham OLB Derick Roberson CB Deandre Baker Houston Gamblers TE Armani Rogers DT Rashard Lawrence CB Damon Arnette Louisville Kings QB Jason Bean RB Benny Snell TE Tre' McKitty T Leroy Watson CB Cameron Dantzler CB Eric Garror CB Bryce Hall Orlando Storm QB Jack Plummer QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson WR K. J.