Louisville Kings players sign with NFL's Saints, Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Louisville Kings kicker Tanner Brown and wide receivers Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson have signed with the NFL. Brown joins the New Orleans Saints after a standout season in the UFL, where he set a single-season record for field goals. Black and Jackson will play for the Detroit Lions after contributing significantly to the Kings’ championship run. Each player retains UFL rights should they return to the league. The signings mark the Kings' first NFL contracts following their successful season.
- •Tanner Brown signs with New Orleans Saints.
- •Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson join Detroit Lions.
- •Brown was UFL's Special Teams Player of the Year.
- •Brown scored 99 points in the UFL.
- •All players retain UFL rights for potential return.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville Kings players sign contracts with NFL's Saints, Lions
"Louisville Kings kicker Tanner Brown and wideouts Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson became the UFL team's first NFL signees. Here's where they're headed.
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