As the curtains close on the 2024 NFL season, anticipation mounts for the inaugural kickoff of the UFL on March 30th. With eight teams poised to take the field, connections to the Detroit Lions are sure to be woven throughout the rosters.
Scanning through the lineups reveals a significant presence of players and coaches with ties to Detroit. From seasoned veterans who have donned the Lions’ colors for multiple seasons to promising talents who once graced training camps, the roster boasts a familiar hue. Witnessing these familiar faces embarking on new football odysseys is a testament to the enduring spirit of the game.
Here’s a rundown of the UFL players with connections to the Detroit Lions.
Jun 5, 2018; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Teo Redding (10) turns after making a catch during practice at the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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Defensive linemen Danny Shelton, left, and Olive Sagapolu go through drills during Detroit Lions training camp Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Allen Park.
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Aug 11, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez (18) throws the ball in the third quarter against the New York Giants at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough (43) runs the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Lions wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. runs a drill at NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 15: Chris Lacy #15 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch in the third quarter of the game for the first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Jan 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Mark Gilbert (40) walks off the field just after the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Lions receivers Jonathan Adams (82) and Javon McKinley (83)…
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