Sunday was a difficult day for many UFL players, as over 100 were cut during the first round of roster cuts. The Birmingham Stallions discharged 16 players, reducing their roster to 58 for the second half of training camp.
Here’s the list of players who were let go by the Stallions:
- FB Bobby Holly
- DT Caleb Sampson
- G Calvin Ashley
- CB Channing Stribling
- WR Chris Lacy
- DE Curtis Weaver
- DE Hercules Mata’Afa
- QB Jalen Morton
- FS James Wiggins
- C Josh Sokol
- OT Larnel Coleman
- CB Mark Milton
- DE Owen Carney
- S T.J. Carter
- CB Terrell Bonds
- LB Travin Howard
Stribling is among the most well-known names on this list. The 2022 All-USFL cornerback has been recognized as one of the league’s greatest pass defenders over the last two seasons, recording eight interceptions while with the Philadelphia Stars.
Bonds was also released after spending extensive time in the USFL in 2022 and the XFL the previous year. Bonds recorded 32 tackles and one interception for the Pittsburgh Maulers and San Antonio Brahmas.
Other notable defenders who did not make the squad included Mata’afa and Howard, both of whom have NFL experience. Mata’afa started for the New Jersey Generals past season, recording 24 tackles and six sacks. Howard played with the Super Bowl-winning Los Angeles Rams, recording 44 tackles, six pass deflections, and one interception across three seasons.
The offensive line lost some depth players, including Ashley and Coleman. Ashley started nine games as a guard for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League last season and was named to the All-USFL team. Coleman has NFL experience, having previously played for the Miami Dolphins and the Carolina Panthers.
Morton, along with and fan favorite fullback Holly were other names on offense that did not make the roster. Morton already had an uphill battle to beat out Matt Corral and J’Mar Smith for roster spots at quarterback. Holly did it all for the Stallions on special teams and offense, leaving Birmingham without a fullback.
