The Indianapolis Colts are signing Birmingham Stallions tight end La’Michael Pettway, following a successful workout earlier today. Per Aaron Wilson, the Colts cut tight end Kaden Smith to presumably make room for Pettway.
#Colts are signing @USFLStallions tight end LaMichael Pettway, per a league source, after working him out along with Ricky Seals-Jones @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 1, 2023
La’Michael Pettway has been in the USFL for the last two seasons, performing well when his name is called upon. In 2022, he racked up 307 receiving yards and two touchdowns with the Michigan Panthers, as the team went 2-8 that season.
La'Michael Pettway is back in the #USFL. He has signed with the @USFLStallions, per @isa_management.@LaMicha_Pettway was a solid target for the @USFLPanthers in 2022, and now looks to continue his pro career in Birmingham with the reigning champs.pic.twitter.com/Y1yqJWP0NC
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) April 19, 2023
However, Pettway joined the Birmingham Stallions midseason in 2023, and made an impact. He caught a game winning touchdown in week eight against the Philadelphia Stars, which put the team in a position to clinch a playoff berth.
The Indianapolis Colts worked out TE La'Michael Pettway today, per @AaronWilson_NFL.
Pettway joined the Birmingham Stallions midseason, racking up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns – including this #USFL game winner against the Stars: pic.twitter.com/UjtJTfKZyd
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) August 1, 2023
La’Michael wrapped up the USFL 2023 season with 99 receiving yards and two scores, playing a role in a USFL Championship run and title with the Stallions.
Birmingham >> NFL
The Birmingham Stallions to NFL pipeline has been quite busy this offseason:
QB Alex McGough (Green Bay)
WR Austin Watkins (Cleveland)
WR Davion Davis (Arizona)
KR/WR Deon Cain (Philadelphia)
TE Jace Sternberger (Buffalo)
C Cole Schneider (Green Bay)
K Brandon Aubrey (Dallas)
CB Lorenzo Burns (Cleveland)
It is still unknown as to where DT Khalil Davis will land, as his contract was terminated late last week. He recently had a workout with the Houston Texans.
La’Michael Pettway is the 16th USFL player to officially sign with an NFL team, with more to come. Had it not been for the platform – and the national exposure – that the USFL provided him with, who knows if this opportunity would have come along.
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