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Arena Football One teams were active Friday as several franchises made roster moves ahead of the 2026 season.

Beaumont led the day with three signings, bolstering both sides of the ball. The Renegades added defensive lineman Sidney Jones of Southern Connecticut State, wide receiver Jaydan Barral from Tyler Junior College, and defensive back Devin Kirkwood, a standout from UCLA.

Kentucky improved its secondary by signing former Ohio State defensive back Jalin Marshall, while Oregon continued building depth on the offensive line with the addition of Ridgewater College product Thaddius Toliver.

Minnesota made one move on the defensive side, releasing defensive back Aaron Jackson, who played collegiately at Texas A&M–Kingsville.

For ongoing updates and official transaction reports, visit theaf1.com or follow @af1football on social media.

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