Memphis Showboats
Current season
Established November 15, 2022; 14 months ago (2022-11-15)
Play in Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, Tennessee)
League/conference affiliations
United States Football League (2023)
  • South Division (2023)

United Football League (2024–present)

  • USFL Conference (2024–present)
Current uniform
Team colorsNavy blue, yellow, white
     
Personnel
Owner(s)Fox Corporation (50%), Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, RedBird Capital Partners (50%)
Head coachJohn DeFilippo
Team history
  • Memphis Showboats (2023–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Home stadium(s)

The Memphis Showboats are a professional American football team based in Memphis, Tennessee. They compete in the United Football League (UFL). The team is owned and operated by Dwayne Johnson's Alpha Acquico and Fox Corporation. The Showboats play their home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.[1]

History

The Showboats name and branding is based on the original Memphis Showboats of the original United States Football League. On November 15, 2022, it was announced that the Showboats were joining the United Football League (USFL) to fill the Tampa Bay Bandits' spot after the team announced their hiatus for the 2023 USFL season.[2] On the same day, Todd Haley was announced as the Showboats' inaugural head coach. Players and coaches from the existing Bandits team were transferred to the Showboats.[3]

In September 2023, Axios reported that the XFL was in advanced talks with the USFL to merge the two leagues prior to the start of their 2024 seasons.[4] On September 28, 2023, the XFL and USFL announced their intent to merge,[5] pending regulatory approval.[6] The merger was made official on December 31, 2023, and the league intends to begin its combined season on March 30, 2024.[7]

Current roster

Players

Memphis Showboats roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen
  • 70 Clayton Bradley T
  • -- Tyran Hunt G
  • 77 Jarron Jones T
  • -- Kirk Kelley G
  • -- Alec Lindstrom C
  • -- Chance Lytle G
  • 51 Jordan McCray C
  • -- Lukayus McNeil T
  • -- Darrin Paulo T
  • 68 Terry Poole T
  • 55 Terronne Prescod G
  • -- Jared Thomas C
  • -- Salesi Uhatafe T
  • -- Sidney Wells T

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists




Roster updated February 5, 2024

76 active

Staff

2024 Memphis Showboats staff

Front office

  • General manager - Dennis Polian

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive coordinator/running backs - Doug Martin
  • Running backs/special teams - Kirk Doll
  • Tight Ends - Frank Gansz Jr.
  • Offensive line - Jim Turner
 Defensive coaches



Player history

Notable players

Season Pos Name Notes
2023 RB Alex Collins Former NFL Running Back, 2015 4th Round Pick

Coaches history

Head Coaches

No. Name Term Regular season Playoffs Awards
GC W L Win % GC W L
Memphis Showboats
1 Todd Haley 2023 10 5 5 .500 - - -
2 John DeFilippo 2024–present - - - - - - -

Offensive coordinators

No. Name Term Regular season Playoffs Awards
GC W L Win % GC W L
Memphis Showboats
1 Bob Saunders 2023 10 5 5 .500 - - -
2 Doug Martin 2024-present - - - - - - -

Defensive coordinators

No. Name Term Regular season Playoffs Awards
GC W L Win % GC W L
Memphis Showboats
1 Carnell Lake 2023–present 10 5 5 .500 - - -

Records

All-time Showboats leaders
Leader Player Record Years with Showboats
Passing yards Cole Kelley 1,534 passing yards 2023–present
Passing touchdowns Cole Kelley 7 passing touchdowns 2023–present
Rushing yards Kerrith Whyte 285 rushing yards 2023–present
Rushing touchdowns Cole Kelley 2 rushing touchdowns 2023–present
Receiving yards Vinny Papale 345 receiving yards 2023–present
Receiving touchdowns Vinny Papale 3 receiving touchdowns 2023–present
Receptions Vinny Papale 33 receptions 2023–present
Tackles Troy Warner 73 tackles 2023–present
Sacks Jordan Williams 4.5 sacks 2023–present
Interceptions Greg Reaves 2 interceptions 2023–present
Coaching wins Todd Haley 5 wins 2023

Statistics and records

Season-by-season records

Note: The finish, wins, losses, and ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play.

Legend
USFL champions† Division champions^ Wild Card berth#
Memphis Showboats season-by-season records
Season Team League Division Regular season Postseason results Awards
Finish Wins Losses Ties Pct
2023 2023 USFL South 4th 5 5 0 .500 – –
Totals 5 5 0 .500 (2023, regular season)
0 0 — – (2023, playoffs)
5 5 0 .500 (2023, regular season and playoffs)

References

  1. ^ Daniels, Tylen (April 15, 2023). "Memphis Showboats gameday guide: Everything you need to know before you go". Action 5 News. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Barnes, Evan (November 15, 2022). "Memphis Showboats return to USFL, will play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in 2023". The Commercial Appeal.
  3. ^ Knight, Joey (November 15, 2022). "Tampa Bay Bandits won't play in United States Football League in 2023". TampaBay.com. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Baysinger, Tim; Primack, Dan; Fischer, Sara (September 19, 2023). "Scoop: Football leagues XFL and USFL in merger talks". Axios. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  5. ^ TSN ca Staff (September 28, 2023). "XFL, United States Football League announce intention to merge". TSN. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Schad, Tom (September 28, 2023). "XFL, USFL confirm intention to merge into single spring football league". USA Today. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "USFL, XFL announce merger, formation of new spring football league: The UFL". Yahoo Sports. December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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