Atlanta Legends

Atlanta Legends
Founded 2018
League Alliance of American Football
Team history Atlanta Legends (2018–present)
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Stadium Georgia State Stadium
Colors Purple, gold & white
              
Head coach Brad Childress
General manager Billy Devaney

The Atlanta Legends are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia and are charter members of the Alliance of American Football, which is set to play in February 2019 at Georgia State Stadium on the campus of the Georgia State University. They will be coached by former NFL player and head coach Brad Childress. The team named former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick as its offensive coordinator.

History

The Alliance Atlanta team was announced by the league on April 25, 2018 as its second initial team. Additional, the head coach and offensive coordinator were announced.[1][2] On September 20, 2018, the league announced for four eastern inaugural franchises' names and logos including Atlanta as the Atlanta Legends.[3]

Staff

Atlanta Legends staff
Front Office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

  

Defensive coaches

→ Coaching Staff

Roster

Atlanta Legends roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen
  • -- Michael Baird G
  • -- Freddie Burden G
  • -- Kendall Calhoun T
  • -- Chase Farris T
  • -- Mike Henderman G
  • -- Tyshon Henderson T
  • -- Khalil Hunter G
  • -- Vincent Hunter T
  • -- Voghens Larrieux T
  • -- Brandon Pertile T
  • -- Jake Pruehs T
  • -- Matthew Schmidt T
  • -- Ross Westphal G

Defensive linemen

  • -- Andrew Bailey DT
  • -- Travis Barnes DE
  • -- DeAngelo Brown DT
  • -- Jason Carr DT
  • -- David Dean DT
  • -- Terrence Fullum DT
  • -- Darrien Howard DT
  • -- Sandley Felix-Jones DT
  • -- Linkoln LaRoche DT
  • -- Richard Johnson DE
  • -- Scott Pagano DT
 Linebackers
  • -- Dominic Barry
  • -- Darrian Bass
  • -- Khalil Bass
  • -- Reggie Carter
  • -- P. J. Davis
  • -- KeShun Freeman
  • -- Kerron Johnson
  • -- Stacy Thomas
  • -- Brandon Watts

Defensive backs

  • -- Lance Austin
  • -- Lawrence Austin
  • -- Ray Buchanan Jr.
  • -- Tyson Graham
  • -- Heath Harding
  • -- Marvin Hart
  • -- Desmond Lawrence
  • -- Quincy Mauger
  • -- Carlos Merritt
  • -- Donnie Miles
  • -- Kyle Morgan
  • -- Kendall Sanders
  • -- Van Smith
  • -- Laronji Vason
  • -- Shaquille Wiggins

Special teams

  • Currently vacant
 Reserve lists
  • Currently vacant

Exempt list

  • Currently vacant

Practice squad

  • Currently vacant

Rookies in italics


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

References

  1. ↑ Culpepper, JuliaKate E. (April 25, 2018). "Michael Vick will lead offense of new pro football league team in Atlanta". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Michael Vick to be offensive coordinator on new Alliance of American football Atlanta team". WAGA. April 25, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ 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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