'85 Chronology-Transactions #26

August 30th:

Arizona Outlaws-Relinquished rights to WR Eric Truvillion.

New Orleans Breakers-Named John Galmiche team president.

Tampa Bay Bucs (NFL)-Agreed to terms with S-P David Greenwood (Panthers '85).

August 28th:

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)-Signed DL Ross Browner (Gamblers '85).

August 27th:

Philadelphia Stars-Waived OC Bart Oates for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

August 24th:

Arizona Outlaws-Claimed WR Eric Truvillion off of waivers from Tampa Bay.

August 23rd:

Tampa Bay Bandits-Waived WR Eric Truvillion.

August 22nd:

Arizona Outlaws-Signed WR Al Williams to a three-year contract extension.

August 14th:

Miami Dolphins (NFL)-Signed QB Wayne Peace (Breakers '85*) and WR Frank Lockett (Breakers '85).

Michigan Panthers-Traded LB Ray Bentley to the Arizona Outlaws for cash considerations.

August 9th:

Chicago Bears (NFL)-Signed LB Marcus Marek (Breakers '85).

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)-Signed RB Bill Johnson (Gold '85).

Memphis Showboats-Acquired rights to DE Ray Childress from the Houston Gamblers for an undisclosed draft choice in 1986.

August 8th:

Arizona Outlaws-Acquired LB Ray Bentley from the Michigan Panthers for cash considerations.

New Orleans Saints (NFL)-Signed QB Bobby Hebert (Panthers '85).

Orlando Renegades-Claimed LB Kyle Borland off of waivers from Michigan.

August 7th:

Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)-Signed DB Garcia Lane (Stars '85).

Michigan Panthers-Waived LB Kyle Borland.

Minnesota Vikings (NFL)-Signed DE Keith Millard (Bulls '85).

San Francisco 49ers (NFL)-Signed DB Wymon Henderson (Express '85).

August 6th:

Orlando Renegades-Claimed QB John Reaves off of waivers from Tampa Bay and agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

August 5th:

Jacksonville Bulls-Waived DE Keith Millard.

N.Y. Giants (NFL)-Signed P Sean Landeta (Stars '85).

N.Y. Jets (NFL)-Signed WR Jo Jo Townsell (Express '85) and DL Ben Rudolph(Express '85).

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)-Signed WR Herbert Harris(Stars '85).

Tampa Bay Bucs (NFL)-Signed DE Robert Brannon (Breakers '85). 

August 4th:

Indianapolis Colts-Signed DL George Achica (Express '85).

San Diego Chargers-Signed RB Tim Spencer (Showboats '85) and WR Trumaine Johnson (Outlaws* '85).

August 3rd:

Tampa Bay Bandits-Relinquished rights to QB John Reaves making him an unrestricted free agent.

August 1st:

N.F.L. League Office-released a team-by-team list of rights held to players under contract to the United States Football League.

July 30th:

San Antonio Gunslingers-Released the following players; PK Nick Mike-Mayer, QB's Whit Taylor and Fred Mortensen, RB's James Hadnot, Scott Stamper, Don Roberts, Mike Hagan, Gary Worthy, Larry Canada, FB-TE Mark Rush, WR's Danny Buggs, Kevin Williams, Sammy Greene, Ricky Coffman, Jerry Gordon, TE Joey Hackett, OC Greg Davidson, OC Pete Speros, OG Rich Garza, OL Arland Thompson, Rod Walters, Carl Roberts, Jon Zogg, Kurt Jonker, Ralph Williams, Joe Silipo, Mark Jenkins, DT's Ernie Price, Paul Hanna, and Tom Tabor, DL Ken Gillen, Brad Anae, Bennie Smith, Ivan Lesnik, DE Greg Fields, Jeff Chaffin, LB's John Barefield, Jeff Gaylord, Reggie Mathis, Putt Choate, Rich D'Amico, Jeff Keiding, Reggie Oliver, and Juan Castillo, DB's Mike Ulmer, Rock Richmond, Leon Williams, Peter Raeford, Vic Minor, Charles Armstead and Larry James.

July 18th:

San Antonio Gunslingers-Released QB Rick Neuheisel.

Tampa Bay Bandits-Released DE Mike Butler.

July 12th:

Jacksonville Bulls-Released QB Robbie Mahfouz.

July 3rd:

Washington Redskins-Signed L.A. Express PK Tony Zendejas to a series of one-year contracts.

'85 Chronology-N.F.L. Player Rights

A team-by-team list of rights held by National Football League teams to players under contract to the United States Football League:

Atlanta -- Joey Jones, WR, Birmingham; Mike McInnis, DE, New Orleans; Dennis Woodberry, DB, Birmingham.

Buffalo -- Don Corbin, T, Birmingham; Joe Cribbs, RB, Birmingham; Dwight Drane, S, Los Angeles; Daryl Hart, DB, Oakland; Jim Kelly, QB, Houston.

Chicago -- Vince Evans, QB, Denver; Tom Thayer, C, Arizona.

Cincinnati -- Barney Bussey, S, Memphis; Oliver Davis, S.

Oakland; Kiki DeAyala, LB, Houston; Tom Dinkel, LB, Jacksonville; Bill Johnson, RB, Denver; Tom Kilkenny, LB.

Denver; Dave Lapham, G, New Jersey; Dan Ross, TE, New Orleans.

Cleveland -- Jeff Gossett, P, New Orleans; Mike Johnson, LB, Philadelphia; Gerald McNeil, WR, Houston; Tommy Robison, T, Houston; Brian Sipe, QB, Jacksonville; Doug West, LB, Jacksonville.

Dallas -- Reggie Collier, QB, Orlando; Joe Levelis, G, Arizona; Jeff Spek, TE, New Jersey; Herschel Walker, RB, New Jersey.

Denver -- Freddie Gilbert, DE, New Jersey; Reggie Smith, T, Tampa Bay.

Detroit -- Ernest Anderson, RB, Arizona; Joe Ehrmann, DT, Orlando; James Harrell, LB, Tampa Bay; Doug Hollie, DE, Oakland; George Jamison, LB, Philadelphia; Tom Turnure, C, Oakland; Al Williams, WR, Arizona.

Green Bay -- Mike Butler, DE, Tampa Bay; Chuck Clanton, DB, Birmingham; Buford Jordan, RB, New Orleans; John Sullivan, DB, Oakland.

Houston -- Lynn Madsen, DT, New Jersey; Don Maggs, T, New Jersey; Doug Smith, DE, Birmingham; Malcolm Taylor, DE, Birmingham.

Indianapolis -- George Achica, DT, Los Angeles; Albert Bentley, RB, Oakland; Paul Bergmann, TE, Oakland; Leonard Coleman, CB, Memphis; Jeff Hart, T, Los Angeles; Steve Wright, T, Oakland.

Kansas City -- Mark Adickes, T, Los Angeles; Trent Bryant, CB, Arizona; Irv Eatman, T, Philadelphia; Bob Gagliano, QB, Denver, Garcia Lane, DB, Philadelphia; Lupe Sanchez, CB, Orlando.

L.A. Raiders -- Bret Clark, S, Tampa Bay; James Farr, G, Orlando.

L.A. Rams -- Russ Bolinger, G, Memphis; Jim Byrne, NT, New Jersey; Howard Carson, LB, Los Angeles; Doug Flutie, QB, New Jersey; William Fuller, DE, Philadelphia; Rick Johnson, QB, Arizona.

Miami -- Anthony Carter, WR, Michigan; Danny Knight, WR, New Jersey.

Minnesota -- David Howard, LB, Los Angeles; Dave Huffman, G, Memphis; Mike Jones, RB, Oakland; Loyd Lewis, G, Houston; Keith Millard, DE, Jacksonville, Allanda Smith, CB, Los Angeles.

New England -- Dave Browning, DE, Oakland; Eric Jordan, RB, Oakland; Mark Keel, TE, Jacksonville; Walter Lewis, QB, Memphis; Ricky Sanders, WR, Houston.

New Orleans -- Steve Bearden, LB, Memphis; Mel Gray, RB, Los Angeles; David Greenwood, S, Michigan; Vaughan Johnson, LB, Jacksonville.

N.Y. Giants -- Chris Foote, C, Tampa Bay; James Robinson, DT, Los Angeles; Kirby Warren, RB, Los Angeles; Gary Zimmerman, T, Los Angeles.

N.Y. Jets -- Ron Crosby, LB, Baltimore; Jerry Holmes, CB, New Jersey; Ben Rudolph, DE, Los Angeles; Jo Jo Townsell, WR, Los Angeles; Vincent White, RB, Denver.

Philadelphia -- Thomas Carter, LB, Arizona; Daryl Goodlow, LB, Memphis; Reggie White, DE, Memphis.

Pittsburgh -- Duane Gunn, WR, Los Angeles; Van Hughes, DT, Houston; Tyrone McGriff, G, Memphis; Ray Pinney, T, Michigan; Jim Smith, WR, Birmingham; Cliff Stoudt, QB, Birmingham.

St. Louis -- Carl Allen, CB, Arizona; Derek Kennard, T, Los Angeles; Tim Lucas, LB, Oakland; Tim Riordan, QB, Philadelphia; Mike Ruether, C, Los Angeles; Luis Sharpe, T, Memphis.

San Diego -- Gary Anderson, RB, Tampa Bay; Mossy Cade, CB, Memphis; Clarence Collins, WR, New Jersey; Scott Fitzkee, WR, Philadelphia; Bruce Laird, S, Arizona; Ed Luther, QB, Jacksonville; Tim Spencer, RB, Memphis; Eric Williams, LB, Arizona.

San Francisco -- Joe Conwell, T, Philadelphia; Derrick Crawford, WR, Memphis; Pete Kugler, NT, Philadelphia.

Seattle -- Sam Clancy, DE, Memphis; Gordon Hudson, TE, Los Angeles; Greggory Johnson, DB, New Jersey; Kerry Justin, CB, New Jersey; Alvin Powell, G, Arizona; Frank Seurer, QB, Los Angeles.

Tampa Bay -- Alex Clark, DB, Portland; Andy Hawkins, LB, Houston; Jim Leonard, C, Oakland; Kevin Nelson, RB, Los Angeles; Doug Williams, QB, Arizona; George Yarno, G, Denver; Steve Young, QB, Los Angeles;

Washington -- Kelvin Bryant, RB, Philadelphia; Fred Dean, G, Tampa Bay; Clarence Verdin, WR, Houston; Tony Zendejas, K, Los Angeles.

(All USFL players not mentioned above can negotiate as free agents in the NFL.)

'85 Chronology-Transactions #25

June 12th:

Los Angeles Express-Activated OL Dan Doubiago.

New Jersey Generals-Signed TE Darren Long.

Tampa Bay Bandits-Activated OL Bill Searcy.

June 9th:

Tampa Bay Bandits-Activated WR Willie Gillespie from Injured List; placed WR Eric Truvillion on Suspended List.

June 5th:

Arizona Outlaws-Sent DB Trent Bryant to the Los Angeles Express for past considerations.

May 23rd:

Arizona Outlaws-Placed QB Doug Williams on Inactive List.

Houston Gamblers-Waived OL Frank Kalil; activated DE Rayford Cooks.

Memphis Showboats-Activated RB Anthony Parker.

Philadelphia Stars-Placed LB John Bunting on Injured Reserve.

May 22nd:

USFL-Named Gary Petercuskie director of player personnel.

May 21st:

Arizona Outlaws-Signed OL Tony Loia and WR Mike McCade.

May 16th:

Tampa Bay Bandits-Acquired DT Ken Times from the Orlando Renegades in exchange for undisclosed future draft picks.

May 15th:

Arizona Outlaws-Waived RB Otis Brown; placed WR John Mistler on Retired List.

Houston Gamblers-Activated P Dale Walters.

May 12th:

Jacksonville Bulls-Activated QB Brian Sipe.

May 10th:

Michigan Panthers-Signed QB Mike Hohensee, released QB Todd Krueger.

May 9th:

New Orleans Breakers-Released QB Doug Woodward.

May 8th:

Arizona Outlaws-Acquired DE Ken Gillen from the San Antonio Gunslingers for a pair of 1986 undisclosed draft picks.

May 2nd:

New Jersey Generals-Signed NT Charles Cook and LB Gary Moten.

May 1st:

Arizona Outlaws-Traded LB Ed Smith to the Oakland Invaders in return for TE Brian Williams and LB Thomas Carter; acquired DB David Martin from the Denver Gold in return for DL Mark Buben and DB Lance Shields; waived RB Kevin Long and KR Lonnie Harris.

New Orleans Breakers-Traded WR Frank Lockett to the San Antonio Gunslingers in return for a pair of draft picks in 1986.

April 29th:

Tampa Bay Bandits-Agreed to terms on a futures contract with RB Wendell Tyler.

April 27th:

Pittsburgh Maulers-Activated OL Sam Slater and DB Mark Harper.

New Jersey Generals-Activated DB Gary Barbaro.

April 24th:

Philadelphia Stars-Activated DB Herbert Harris; placed DB Antonio Gibson on Injured Reserve.

San Antonio Gunslingers-Activated RB Larry Canada.

April 22nd:

Pittsburgh Maulers-Signed QB Dan Manucci.

April 17th:

Arizona Outlaws-Activated DB Von Mansfield.

Philadelphia Stars-Signed FB Dwight Sullivan.

Tampa Bay Bandits-Activated DB Mike Thurman.

April 16th:

Arizona Outlaws-Signed TE Ron Wetzel; waived OT Tony Loia and Dalton Reed.

Memphis Showboats-Signed OL Luis Sharpe to a contract extension thru the 1988 season.

April 11th:

New Orleans Breakers-Acquired DL Mike McInnis from the Philadelphia Stars for a future draft pick; released WR Lenny Willis.

April 10th:

Los Angeles Express-Activated LB David Howard and DB John Warren.

New Jersey Generals-Activated RB Weldon Ledbetter.

Oakland Invaders-Released QB Lloyd Torchio.

Orlando Renegades-Activated WR Jeff Smith.

Philadelphia Stars-Activated WR's Jim Caver and Herbert Harris, DB Mark McCants and OL George Gilbert.

Tampa Bay Bandits-Activated DL Mike Morgan and DB Bruce Vaughn.

April 9th:

Arizona Outlaws-Activated WR John Jefferson.

Houston Gamblers-Activated OL Frank Kalil and DB Durwood Roquemore.

Jacksonville Bulls-Activated OT Bob Gruber and OL Gary Anderson and DB Rodney McMillan.

Memphis Showboats-Activated RB Alan Reid.

San Antonio Gunslingers-Activated OL Joe Silipo.

April 3rd:

New Jersey Generals-Activated OL Vince Stroth and John Jewel.

April 2nd:

Arizona Outlaws-Signed WR John Jefferson; placed RB Kevin Long on Injured Reserve; activated RB Otis Brown.

Birmingham Stallions-Placed RB Leon Perry on Injured Reserve.

New Jersey Generals-Signed DB Ross Armstrong; released OL Kari Yli-Renko.

Oakland Invaders-Placed LB Randy McClanahan on Injured Reserve; activated LB Angelo Snipes.

Orlando Renegades-Hired Perry Moss as offensive assistant.

Pittsburgh Maulers-Activated DL Doug Hollie.

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