Tampa Bay Bandits (2022)

Tampa Bay Bandits
Tampa Bay Bandits
	Established 2021; Play in Protective Stadium/; Legion Field; in Birmingham, Alabama; www.usfltampabay.com
League/conference affiliations
	United States Football League (2022–present) South Division (2022–present);
Team colors	Red, Silver, Black, White;
Personnel
Owner(s)	National Spring Football League Enterprises Co, LLC, (Fox Sports)
Head coach	Todd Haley
Team history
	Tampa Bay Bandits (2022–present);
Championships
	League championships (0);
	Conference championships (0);
	Division championships (0);
Home stadium(s)
	Protective Stadium / Legion Field (2022–present);

The Tampa Bay Bandits are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Bandits compete in the United States Football League (USFL) as a member club of the league's South division. They currently play their home games at Protective Stadium and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, which also hosts the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers.

History[]

The Tampa Bay Bandits were one of eight teams that were officially announced as a USFL franchise on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on November 22, 2021.^[1]

On January 6, 2022, it was announced on The Herd with Colin Cowherd that former Kansas City Chiefs Head coach Todd Haley was named the Head coach and General manager for the Bandits.^[2]

Personnel[]

Roster[]

Each team will have a 38-man active roster and a 7-man practice squad.^[3]

**Tampa Bay Bandits roster**
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Quarterbacks 10 Jordan Ta'amu -- Brady White Running backs -- B. J. Emmons -- Wide receivers -- Derrick Dillon -- John Franklin III -- Jordan Lasley -- Keith Mumphery -- Vinny Papale -- Eli Rogers -- Derrick Willies Tight ends —- --		Offensive linemen 70 C/G -- Juwann Bushell-Beatty T -- Tyler Catalina T -- T -- Corbin Kaufusi T -- G -- Damien Mama G -- C Defensive linemen -- John Atkins DT -- DE -- DT -- Daylon Mack DT -- DT -- DE -- DE		Linebackers -- OLB -- Travis Feeney OLB -- OLB -- OLB -- Christian Sam ILB Defensive backs -- Delrick Abrams CB -- Christian Campbell CB -- CB -- Anthony Cioffi S -- CB -- Rannell Hall CB -- -- Obi Melifonwu S -- Quenton Meeks Special teams -- LS -- K -- Brandon Wright K				Reserve lists Rookies in italics Roster updated March 26, 2022 45 active → USFL rosters

Staff[]

**Tampa Bay Bandits staff**

	Front office General manager – Todd Haley Head coaches Head coach – Todd Haley Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator - Bob Saunders Running backs/wide receivers - Tight ends/special teams - Offensive line - Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator/defensive line - Pepper Johnson Linebackers - Trey Jackson Defensive backs - Carnell Lake Defensive assistant - Steven Thompson

2022 Regular season[]

Schedule[]

The Bandits 2022 schedule was announced on March 7. They open the season against the Pittsburgh Maulers.

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue
1	April 17	at Pittsburgh Maulers	–	–	Protective Stadium
2	April 24	New Orleans Breakers	–	–	TBD
3	April 30	at Houston Gamblers	–	–	TBD
4	May	at Birmingham Stallions	–	–	TBD
5	May	Michigan Panthers	–	–	TBD
6	May	at Philadelphia Stars	–	–	TBD
7	May	New Jersey Generals	–	–	TBD
8	June	Houston Gamblers	–	–	TBD
9	June	at New Orleans Breakers	–	–	TBD
10	June	Birmingham Stallions	–	–	TBD

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

References[]

^ "USFL unveils team cities, nicknames and logos for 2022 debut". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
^ "USFL Southern Division Coaches Leak Before Official Announcement". Pro Football Newsroom. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
^ "USFL to have a "player selection meeting" on February 22–23". ProFootballTalk. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-05.

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[1] "USFL unveils team cities, nicknames and logos for 2022 debut". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2021-12-18.

[2] "USFL Southern Division Coaches Leak Before Official Announcement". Pro Football Newsroom. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-06.

[3] "USFL to have a "player selection meeting" on February 22–23". ProFootballTalk. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-05.

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Tampa Bay Bandits

Established 2021 Play in Protective Stadium/ Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama www.usfltampabay.com


League/conference affiliations
United States Football League (2022–present) South Division (2022–present)

Team colors	Red, Silver, Black, White
Personnel
Owner(s)	National Spring Football League Enterprises Co, LLC, (Fox Sports)
Head coach	Todd Haley
Team history
Tampa Bay Bandits (2022–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Home stadium(s)
Protective Stadium / Legion Field (2022–present)