Memphis Express (American football)

Memphis Express
Founded 2018
League Alliance of American Football
Team history Memphis Express (2018–present)
Based in Memphis, Tennessee
Stadium Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Colors Red, blue & white
              
CEO Kosha Irby (president)[1]
Head coach Mike Singletary
General manager Will Lewis[1]

The Memphis Express is a professional American football team based in Memphis, Tennessee and a charter team of the Alliance of American Football.[2] It was the third of eight teams announced for the new league, which is set to play in February 2019.[3] They will play in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium[1] and will be coached by former National Football League player and head coach Mike Singletary.[4]

History

The Alliance of American Football announced the awarding of the third inaugural league team, Alliance Memphis, on May 4, 2018.[5] This announcement was followed by the May 10, 2018 announcement of Mike Singletary as the team's head coach.[4]

On July 30, 2018, the Alliance announced team Memphis had signed its first 29 players.[6] On September 20, 2018, the league announced four eastern inaugural franchises' names and logos including Memphis as the Memphis Express.[7]

On January 4, 2019, training camp will open in San Antonio.[1] The teams' season opener will be February 9, 2019.[5]

Staff

Memphis Express staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coach/Running backs – Ty Knott

Players

Alliance Memphis' assigned area, which designates player rights, includes the following colleges, Memphis, East Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, LSU, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Austin Peay, UT-Chattanooga, UT-Martin, Carson-Newman, Tusculum and Lane. Players with prior pro experience are assigned from the following teams, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals or the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6]

Roster

Memphis Express roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

  • -- Chris Briggs
  • -- Chris Givens
  • -- Javontee Herndon
  • -- Reece Horn
  • -- Alton Howard
  • -- Justin Hunt
  • -- Von Pearson
  • -- Jonathan Ray
  • -- Jordan Reid
  • -- Xavier Rush
  • -- Patrick Smith
  • -- Trevon Smith
  • -- Ryan Timmons

Tight ends

  • -- Damon Gibson
  • -- Colin Jeter
  • -- Richard Murphy
  • -- Luke Papilion
  • -- Tim Semisch
  • -- Brett Thompson
 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

  • -- Deondre Clark DE
  • -- Matt Elam DT
  • -- Greg Gilmore DT
  • -- Pat McNeil DT
  • -- Kevon Perry DT
  • -- Waylon Roberson NT
  • -- Corey Vereen DE
  • -- Hershey Walton DT
  • -- Chris Weatherd DE
  • -- Macklin Weaver DE
  • -- Owen Williams DT
  • -- Jamichael Winston DE
  • -- Jonathan Wynn DE
 Linebackers
  • -- Donnie Alexander
  • -- Dwayne Eugene
  • -- DeMarques Gates
  • -- Andrew Jackson
  • -- Junior Joseph
  • -- Cavellis Luckett
  • -- Reggie Spearman
  • -- Xavier Thigpen
  • -- Davis Tull
  • -- Dale Warren

Defensive backs

  • -- Terrell Bonds
  • -- Jordan Bowman
  • -- Jonathan Cook
  • -- Jeremy Cutrer
  • -- Tyler Foreman
  • -- Brett Harrington
  • -- Quentin Jones
  • -- Brandon Maiden
  • -- Blake McClain
  • -- Ryan McKinley
  • -- Tray Mitchell
  • -- Darion Monroe
  • -- Brandon Neal
  • -- Jahmahl Pardner
  • -- Darrius Sims
  • -- Dwayne Thomas

Special teams

 Reserve lists
  • Currently vacant

Exempt list

  • Currently vacant


Roster updated October 4, 2018
87 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Froyd, Crissy (August 27, 2018). "Zach Mettenberger and Antonio Andrews reunite in new pro league". Titans Wire. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  2. ↑ "New pro football team could boost business in Memphis". WREG Memphis. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Memphis gets third AAF team". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Mike Singletary will coach Memphis team in upcoming Alliance of American Football". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Memphis awarded Alliance of American Football team". Commercial Appeal. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Munz, Jason (August 1, 2018). "Alliance of American Football announces Memphis team has signed 28 players". The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ Benjamin, Cody (September 20, 2018). "LOOK: Alliance of American Football unveils logos of four pro teams that will debut in 2019". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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