Indoor and Arena Football Free Agency Roundup

October 5 to 11 2026

Quarterback moves led another busy week of indoor and arena football signings as teams continue to build towards 2027. Nate Davis is headed to Fishers, San Antonio added Felix Harper and Joshua Hollins, and Michigan signed Tyler Kulka. Kentucky also made a move at quarterback with the addition of Malik Henry.

There was plenty of activity beyond the quarterbacks. ATX added Malik Honeycutt, Tulsa brought in Terion Stewart, and Salina announced seven additions across its offense and defense. Here is a look at the latest signings, returning players and coaching news around the sport.

Indoor Football League

Arizona Rattlers

Arizona brought back defensive back Jordan Anderson and added three more players to the secondary in Tyson Durant, Angelo Grose and Devin Pringle. The Rattlers also signed wide receiver TJ Davis, according to Arena Football Coverage.

Arkansas Diamonds

Arkansas added running back Edward Louis Vander IV and defensive lineman Tre Smalls. The Diamonds also signed defensive back Shaquez Bond from the Southwest Kansas Storm and center Tyler Castaneda.

Athens Crush

Athens added running back Dominic Roberto, according to Arena Football Coverage.

Fishers Freight

Fishers added quarterback Nate Davis and offensive lineman Terrance McClain. Arena Football Coverage reported both moves, with McClain coming from the Tulsa Oilers.

Green Bay Blizzard

Green Bay retained quarterback Cole Stenstrom and added defensive backs Amir Wallace and Jahlil Brown. Defensive lineman Jahkari Larmond also joins the Blizzard from the Iowa Barnstormers.

The Blizzard's updates extended to the coaching staff. Green Bay introduced Levi Nelson as its new head coach on Strictly Blizzness and announced Thurgood Brooks as defensive coordinator for 2027.

Iowa Barnstormers

Iowa signed defensive back Mo Olowo for the 2027 season. The former Northern Iowa player joins the Barnstormers' secondary.

Jacksonville Sharks

Jacksonville kept two familiar players by re-signing wide receiver Jaedon Stoshak and defensive lineman Demeco Roland. The Sharks also added defensive lineman Demarcus Hendricks.

New Mexico Chupacabras

New Mexico added quarterback Dalton Cole, who previously played for the Oregon Lightning, according to Arena Football Coverage. The Chupacabras also signed offensive lineman Almetris Smith.

Several familiar names will return. New Mexico re-signed wide receiver Damon Street and defensive lineman Isaiah Sillemon, while Nino Pro Football announced re-signings for defensive lineman Luke Kelley and defensive back Jacious Clark.

Orlando Pirates

Orlando signed defensive back Ravarius Rivers from the San Antonio Gunslingers, according to Arena Football Coverage. Rivers gives the Pirates another player with IFL experience in the secondary.

Quad City Steamwheelers

Quad City brought back wide receiver Jordan Vesey and offensive lineman Edward Gatling. The Steamwheelers also signed defensive back Kier Gibson from Ottawa University Arizona. All Things Arena Football reported the addition of wide receiver Aderias Ealy.

San Antonio Gunslingers

San Antonio was active at quarterback, adding Felix Harper and Joshua Hollins, according to Arena Football Coverage. Harper comes from the Fishers Freight.

The Gunslingers also added running back Caleb Ramseur from Tulsa and announced the signing of defensive lineman Ru'Quan Buckley.

San Diego Strike Force

San Diego added defensive backs Najei Snyder and Lorenzo Jones Jr., with Jones listed at cornerback in the transaction reports. The Strike Force also signed offensive lineman Dakota White, wide receiver Ka'Ron Ashley and defensive end Kershawn Fisher.

Savannah Leprechauns

Savannah added running back Henry Parrish Jr. and linebacker Michael Moore.

Tucson Sugar Skulls

Tucson signed former Green Bay wide receiver Trevon Alexander, according to Arena Football Coverage. The Sugar Skulls also announced the additions of Kali Rashaad Sr., Noah Lyles and Lowell Patron.

Tulsa Oilers

Tulsa signed running back Terion Stewart, whom the team identified as a former Kansas City Chiefs signee and All-MAC selection. The Oilers also added defensive end Charles Rosser, an All-IFL Rookie Team selection.

Wide receiver Nick Rempert is back for 2027, while Arena Football Coverage reported that Tulsa re-signed running back Anthony James Jr.

Vegas Knight Hawks

Vegas re-signed Lorenzo Hernandez and added defensive back Marcis Floyd. Arena Football Coverage reported Floyd's signing and identified him as a former Orlando Pirates player.

Arena Football One

ATX Bulls

ATX added wide receiver Malik Honeycutt, whose signing announcement highlighted first-team All-AF1 honors in 2025 and 2026, the 2026 Breakout Player of the Year award and an Arena Bowl championship.

The Bulls also added quarterback Rakeem Cato and defensive backs Derrick Jones and Javonte Haynes.

Kentucky Barrels

Kentucky signed former Michigan Arsenal quarterback Malik Henry, according to Arena Football Coverage. His move gives the Barrels an experienced AF1 quarterback as they prepare for 2027.

Michigan Arsenal

Michigan signed quarterback Tyler Kulka. The Arsenal's announcement highlighted his 2026 league MVP and Arena Crown MVP honors.

Minnesota Monsters

Minnesota announced quarterback Malik Gaillard, offensive lineman Jake Oliphant, defensive back Khai West and defensive lineman Henry Kellogg. The Monsters also added Marquise Bridges, whom the team's signing graphic listed at wide receiver.

Washington Wolfpack

Washington added defensive lineman Keanu Mailoto and offensive lineman Elijah Philippe. The Wolfpack also signed wide receiver Ivan Thomas, highlighting his 6-foot-4 frame in the announcement.

National Arena League

Colorado Spartans

Colorado announced the signing of Esaias Gandy.

Louisiana Rouxgaroux

Louisiana added linebackers Christian Hicks and Lovell Spruce.

Omaha Beef

Omaha signed defensive back Kevin Ransom Jr. and brought back offensive lineman Reggie Patrick.

Salina Liberty

Salina added quarterback Cory Macon from the St. Joseph Goats and signed wide receivers Tez Chaney-McClarin and Mikhail Baldwin. The Liberty also added offensive lineman Zach Dixon.

On defense, Salina announced defensive backs Terrell Reginal and Ahmad Butler, along with defensive lineman Vince Hobbs. The seven additions made for a busy stretch of announcements on both sides of the ball.

Sioux City Bandits

Sioux City re-signed wide receiver Brandon Sheperd, according to Arena Football Coverage, keeping a familiar target in the Bandits' passing game.

Southwest Kansas Storm

Southwest Kansas brought back defensive back Kyle Meyers.

Wheeling Miners

Wheeling signed defensive back Lamar Wilkes and linebackers Daniel Walker and Dee Reese.

American Arena League

North Texas Steam

North Texas added athletes Jacobe Thomas and Reginald Williamson III. Thomas was listed at linebacker, safety and defensive end. Williamson's announcement listed experience with the Knoxville Outlaws, Knoxville Bandits and Wyoming Cavalry.

Tri-City Horsemen

Tri-City signed defensive back Derwin Johnson out of the University of Redlands and re-signed wide receiver Austin Williams from Houston Baptist University. Johnson was listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, while Williams was listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds.

Other Indoor Football News

Colorado Rockets

The Colorado Rockets re-signed quarterback Tyler Roberts, according to Arena Football Coverage, which identified the team as a member of the PIFL.

Sources include team signing announcements and transaction reports from Arena Football Coverage, All Things Arena Football and Nino Pro Football.