On Thursday, November 5, free agency will begin in the Arena Football League. The 2015-16 season in the AFL, will usher in a new era as there will be only nine teams in the league.
Players who have not been assigned to a team’s roster and rookies who did not have their options exercised can sign a contract with any AFL team.
If you are an Arena Football fan and want to follow along with all the free agency moves, check out our tracker.
This free agency tracker will be for breaking news/notable signings that happen around the Arena Football League.
11/5/15
The Arizona Rattlers sign former Oregon Ducks tight end Colt Lyerla.
http://gty.im/157068554
The Portland Thunder sign former Spokane Shock wide receiver Nick Truesdell
Coach Olson on Truesdell: “He is one of the most physically gifted players in the AFL." #AFLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/BM2nX5SybO
— Portland Thunder (@pdxthunder) November 5, 2015
The Portland Thunder re-sign All-Arena center John Collins
Welcome back your Captain, Thunder fans.#DropTheHammer pic.twitter.com/dI0qdqwTbI
— Portland Thunder (@pdxthunder) November 6, 2015
The Portland Thunder sign former Spokane Shock wide receiver Rashaad Carter
Coach Olson on Carter: “He will play a large role in achieving our goals in 2016.” #AFLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/X9ngJehWQd
— Portland Thunder (@pdxthunder) November 6, 2015
11/6/15
Harrison Brown of Sunday Night Sports talks about the Soul signing rookie Skyler Skersick
New Soul defensive end @skersick411 highlight tape. Joins Jake Metz and James Frazier as active DL on 2016 roster https://t.co/qwxyhvuN7p
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 6, 2015
Skersick was on the LA KISS roster from May 13th to May 19th last season. Not a very long stint with, but has experienced AFL practices.
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 6, 2015
Coffee Jones talks about two possible signings for the Jacksonville Sharks
@jaxsharks Will be loaded again as they sign back ALL offensive starters from 2015. Moqut Ruffins & Ray McNeil have returned! @AFLarenaball
— Coffee Jones (@AFLCoffee) November 5, 2015
Update: Harrison Brown confirms that both Ruffins and McNeil have re-signed with the Sharks.
Ray McNeil and Mo Ruffins have signed with the Jacksonville Sharks. The entire Sharks offense is back. @Jovan10
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 6, 2015
The Los Angeles KISS have re-signed DB Rayshaun Kizer
https://twitter.com/LAKISS_AFL/status/662799107476602880
The Jacksonville Sharks have re-signed DB LaRoche Jackson
Defensive back LaRoche Jackson will also return to the Sharks for the next two seasons! | https://t.co/9BB2HbBMXU pic.twitter.com/pmD5R46K4O
— Jacksonville Sharks (@jaxsharks) November 6, 2015
11/11/15
The Los Angeles KISS made another splash in free agency, this time signing former Spokane Shock DE Derrick Summers
https://twitter.com/LAKISS_AFL/status/664599497645957120
11/13/15
According to Harrison Brown of Sunday Night Sports, DL Padric Scott has signed with the Orlando Predators and the Soul have signed WR Chris Duvalt, who spent last season with the New Orleans Voodoo.
Patric Scott has signed with the Orlando Predators. Has spent the past two seasons with the soul. @Jovan10
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 13, 2015
The Soul have signed explosive wide receiver Chris Duvalt. Was with Nola last year. @Jovan10 https://t.co/7IFEXUjPBh
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 13, 2015
The Tampa Bay Storm have signed WR V’Keon Lacey, who spent last season with the Portland Thunder.
V'Keon Lacey has signed with the Tampa Bay Storm. Lacey spent time with the Portland Thunder last season. #AFLFreeAgency
— Jovan Alford (@Jovan10) November 13, 2015
11/30/15
The Portland Thunder have made a huge splash in free agency, signing former Cleveland Gladiators QB Shane Austin.
QB @shaneaustin10 is headed to the @pdxthunder. Austin has emerged as an elite QB, and lead the Cleveland Gladiators to an Arena Bowl.
— Harrison Brown-Russo (@HarryBrownRusso) November 30, 2015
BREAKING: Thunder acquire All-Arena QB Shane Austin: https://t.co/77QrFgxT7I#DropTheHammer pic.twitter.com/o21qqnW8Yz
— Portland Thunder (@pdxthunder) November 30, 2015
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