There were a few XFL teams who saw notable roster moves/changes this week. The St. Louis Battlehawks, DC Defenders, and San Antonio Brahmas have shifted a few pieces around, mostly on the offensive side of the ball.
St. Louis Battlehawks
Re-Signed WR Sam Wiglusz
OG Abdul Beecham To IR
With the release of Denzel Mims, the Battlehawks have brought back WR Sam Wiglusz, which isn’t much of a surprise. Wiglusz began the season on this roster, but was let go a couple weeks into the year as Jerome Kapp made his way back off of IR.
Wiglusz, the former Ohio standout, has spent time in the NFL with the Rams – and is someone who can contribute on special teams, as he did during his first couple of games. Look for Sam to primarily be a backup the rest of the season.
Unfortunately, starting OG Abdul Beecham has been placed on IR, which is brutal news for this Battlehawks O-Line. Beecham has been playing quite well for St. Louis, and already missed two games with a hand injury. He had a 79.4 Pass Blocking Grade through four games. It won’t be easy to replace Beecham at all, as he’s been stellar up front.
DC Defenders
Released LB Ralen Goforth
Released OL Lamont Gaillard
The Defenders were busy yesterday letting a couple of pieces go. LB Ralen Goforth has been released, having joined the team a couple of weeks ago to fill in for an injured Ferrod Gardner. Goforth didn’t get to see any snaps for DC, though, remaining on the inactive roster the last two games. Ralen was originally signed by Michigan in Training Camp, but has now been cut by both the Panthers and Defenders.
DC lost Lamont Gaillard to IR early in the season, which was unfortunate to see as Lamont has been one of the team’s…