Just a couple of weeks after releasing Shamarious Gilmore, the Houston Roughnecks have brought him back. Gilmore was an offseason addition to the team, coming over from the Philadelphia Stars.
The United Football League has announced the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/9hZAYutrvK
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) May 23, 2024
Gilmore played in just two games this year, dealing with injuries. He had 21 snaps this season prior to his release. With the Philadelphia Stars, Shamarious was solid, with one of the best PFF grades on the entire team.
With a roster spot now open, Gilmore returns to provide some depth for the offensive line down the stretch. Just yesterday, the Roughnecks re-signed RB Ezra Gray as well.
Toby Johnson To IR
Toby Johnson going to the injured reserve list now makes very little sense. He’s been missing in action since week three, due to an MCL injury he suffered in a game against Michigan.
Toby was told that he would be able to return this year. They decided not to place him on IR, because the original diagnosis said he would be back in a couple of weeks.
This has not been the case. Johnson has not sniffed the field since then, and after several weeks of not being able to practice, has finally been put in IR. It’s a strange situation, to say the least, and Toby has gotten the short end of the stick in the process.
During the time he was active, Toby Johnson was elite. He played 79 snaps, earning an 87.1 Defensive Grade via PFF. The veteran was proving once again why he’s one of the top playmakers in this scene. Hopefully, he can get healthy and return in 2025.
Veteran DT Toby Johnson showing that he still has it.
Made a great tackle on former teammate Darius Victor, before sacking Case Cookus to shut down this Showboats drive. Back to back impact plays for @Future020113SEC. #UFLpic.twitter.com/hKUZesfkQY
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 31, 2024
With two games left to play, the Houston Roughnecks postseason hopes are behind them, and they now shift focus to building this roster for the 2025 season.
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