The road to the 2027 season is filling up with familiar faces in new uniforms. Tulsa expanded its receiving corps, Fishers rebuilt portions of its defensive front, and Michigan combined returning contributors with new offensive options. Meanwhile, the Texas Wild Hogs introduced players across nearly every position group, and Tri-City continued assembling its roster with a series of signings.

This week's roundup follows the latest announcements across the IFL, AF1, NAL and AAL, with teams balancing continuity against the opportunity to bring in talent from elsewhere in the indoor and arena game.

Indoor Football League

Arizona Rattlers

Arizona added wide receiver Sterling Galban, giving its offense another option in the passing game. The Rattlers also signed offensive linemen Yoesph Carter and Baraka Beckett, addressing protection alongside their additions on the perimeter.

Arkansas Diamonds

Arkansas strengthened both lines, signing offensive lineman Stacey Wilkins II and defensive lineman Cormontae Hamilton. Wide receiver Vince Brown Sr. also joined the Diamonds. The announcements give Arkansas additions in three position groups as its 2027 roster takes shape.

Athens Crush

Athens signed wide receiver Trevon Alexander, whose announcement highlighted his Northwest Missouri State background. This updates the previous roundup, which incorrectly listed his destination as Tucson. Alexander joins the Crush as they build their receiving corps for 2027.

Fishers Freight

Fishers made a concentrated investment in its defensive line, signing Chris Fitzgerald from the Michigan Arsenal and Wallace Cowins from the San Diego Strike Force while retaining Jaylin Swan. The combination gives the Freight both returning familiarity and additions with indoor experience.

The offense also gained running back Nolan Susel, previously with the Northern Arizona Wranglers. His signing adds another backfield option alongside the work being done up front on defense.

Green Bay Blizzard

Green Bay added defensive backs Jamon Williams and Nicholas Harris, continuing to build its secondary. The Blizzard also signed offensive lineman Tyrone Chambers, spreading its additions across both sides of the ball.

Iowa Barnstormers

Iowa signed offensive lineman Jack Wilty, an Altoona native, and brought back defensive lineman Ja'Kharious “JK” Smith for 2027. The two announcements give the Barnstormers a local addition on offense and a returning contributor on defense.

Jacksonville Sharks

Jacksonville signed linebacker Trae'Veris Ferrell. The addition gives the Sharks another option at the second level of their defense as offseason roster construction continues.

New Mexico Chupacabras

New Mexico added quarterback Draylen Ellis, creating another option at the position heading toward 2027. Running back Jarrod Ware Jr. also joined the Chupacabras after playing for Quad City.

On defense, New Mexico signed linemen Allen Henry and Justin Rhodes and welcomed back defensive back Ty'Korian Brown. Its announcements addressed the backfield, defensive front and secondary in the same stretch of offseason activity.

Quad City Steamwheelers

Quad City retained running back Trenton Barnes and added defensive back Joshua Fusco. The latter arrives from the West Michigan Ironmen, giving the Steamwheelers another player with indoor experience while they preserve continuity in the running game.

San Diego Strike Force

San Diego signed wide receivers Key'Shawn Smith and Dominique Marshall, with Marshall arriving from the St. Joseph Goats. The Strike Force also added defensive lineman Deshawn Lynch.

Returning players were part of the week's activity as well. Defensive back Jalani Jefferson and defensive lineman Sidney Houston were welcomed back, giving San Diego a mix of new personnel and familiar defensive pieces.

Savannah Leprechauns

Savannah signed wide receiver Moochie Dixon. His announcement identified his SMU background, adding another receiving option to the Leprechauns' developing offense.

Tucson Sugar Skulls

Tucson welcomed Tamar Heart and wide receiver Ashtyn Hawkins. The two additions continue the Sugar Skulls' offseason roster build as the club prepares for 2027.

Tulsa Oilers

Tulsa delivered one of the busiest groups of announcements, adding quarterback Brady Olson and wide receivers Darius Lewis, Jaylon Barden and Arland Bruce IV. The latter joins after playing for the Arizona Rattlers, while the Oilers also retained wide receiver Jerminic Smith Sr.

The volume of receiving additions gives Tulsa several options as its passing game develops. The Oilers were active on defense, too, signing defensive ends David Francis Jr. and Robert Garrett.

Vegas Knight Hawks

Vegas brought back wide receiver Senika McKie and announced the signings of Dontorian Best, Adonis Boone and David Connor. The combination preserves a returning receiving option while adding personnel elsewhere on the roster.

Arena Football One

Albany Firebirds

Albany added defensive lineman Mohamed Diallo, wide receiver Timothy Conerly and defensive back Noah Hambrick. The three signings address the defensive front, passing game and secondary as the Firebirds continue their offseason work.

Michigan Arsenal

Michigan retained wide receivers Jairus Grissom and Trevante Long, specialist/wide receiver Vance Bennett and defensive lineman Michael White. Those returns keep several familiar pieces in place for 2027.

The Arsenal also signed wide receivers Kendyl Williams and Austin Upshaw, adding competition and options to an already active receiving group. Defensive back Derrick Maxwell joins from the Nashville Kats, giving Michigan another experienced addition on the opposite side of the ball.

San Diego Stealth

The Stealth signed defensive back Byron Edwards and linebacker Trevon Shorts. San Diego also welcomed back linebacker Jordan Baker, pairing new defensive personnel with a returning player familiar with the organization.

Washington Wolfpack

Washington added offensive lineman Jarvis Courtney and announced the return of offensive lineman Donovan Hardin. The moves keep the focus on the front three, with one newcomer joining a player already familiar with the organization.

National Arena League

Colorado Spartans

Colorado signed kicker Wilson Yee. The Spartans' announcement emphasized his hometown connection as the club addressed its kicking game for the coming season.

Dallas Apex

Dallas added defensive back Trevon Gauno and wide receiver Zuri Davis. Gauno's announcement listed Angelo State as his school and the Monroe Greenheads as his most recent professional team. The two signings give the Apex additions on both sides of the ball as the organization builds toward its first season.

Louisiana Rouxgaroux

Louisiana welcomed back wide receiver Jarmarsha Huglon and quarterback Chauncey Lowman. Keeping both players provides continuity in the passing game as the Rouxgaroux prepare for 2027.

Omaha Beef

Omaha signed athlete Jamario Benson, previously with the Salina Liberty. His addition brings another versatile option to the Beef as they build their roster for 2027.

Pueblo Punishers

Pueblo re-signed Keshaun Taylor and added defensive lineman/linebacker Deanthony Hall Steele and running back Trey Turner. The announcements combine a returning player with additions to the defensive front and offensive backfield.

Salina Liberty

Salina added linebacker Brian Lee Jr. and offensive lineman Joseph McLamb Jr. The pair gives the Liberty another option at the second level of the defense and additional help in protection.

Southwest Kansas Storm

Southwest Kansas re-signed athlete Jalen Knox. The move keeps a versatile player in the Storm's plans as the team continues assembling its 2027 roster.

Wheeling Miners

Wheeling announced wide receiver Khalil Steward, quarterback Vernon Sharp and running back Sean Russaw. The three additions address each of the offense's primary skill-position groups, giving the Miners more options as their roster develops.

American Arena League

Columbus Lions

Columbus re-signed wide receiver Jacyais Credle. The Lions' announcement identified him as the 2026 AAL Offensive Player of the Year, making his return a significant piece of the team's offensive preparations.

Memphis Blues

Memphis announced that defensive back Stank Lee will return for the 2027 AAL season. The move keeps a familiar player in the Blues' secondary.

Montgomery Catfish

Montgomery added defensive lineman Thomas Linnear from Greenville University and linebacker/edge defender Jayleem Santos from Glenville State. Both signings contribute to the Catfish's developing defensive front.

Rome Red Cats

Rome signed quarterback Justin Arth. His addition gives the Red Cats another central piece as they continue building their offense for the coming season.

Texas Desperados

The Desperados signed wide receiver CJ Leggett from the Cedar Rapids Titans. The move brings a player with American Indoor Football experience into the team's AAL receiving group.

Texas Wild Hogs

The Wild Hogs announced an extensive group of additions, beginning with quarterbacks David Olvera and Caleb Garrett. Amarea Bailey was listed as a wide receiver/quarterback, while James Devine joins at receiver and Malik Collins at running back.

Up front, Texas introduced offensive linemen Cody Orr and Clayton Boatright, along with Ahofitu Maka, who was listed on both the offensive and defensive lines. Marquees Montgomery was announced as a defensive end/tight end, adding another player with potential roles on either side of the ball.

The defensive additions included linebackers Darius Hughes and Maalik Cooper, defensive backs Juwon Mullins and Sherman Gilbert, and linebacker/safety Ja Coby Ashford-Hillman. Collectively, the announcements cover much of the roster as the Wild Hogs continue assembling their team.

Tri-City Horsemen

Tri-City added quarterback Tyler Lauenstein and retained wide receiver Ryan Stokes, giving its offense a new quarterback option and a returning target.

The Horsemen also signed defensive backs Da'Quan Lewis, Joshua “JJ” Ramirez and Devin Lee, plus defensive lineman Daveon Gillespie. The announcements listed Virginia State, Muhlenberg, Saint Anselm and Wisconsin–River Falls, respectively, as their college backgrounds. The group gives Tri-City several additions in the secondary alongside help on the defensive front.