The Houston Gamblers signed defensive end Kenny Dyson and released defensive back LaMareon James on Saturday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Kenny Dyson Jr. is six foot three and weighs 235 pounds. The 24-year-old from Stamford, Connecticut, signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in two preseason games. In the regular season, Dyson Jr. made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in two games. The Panthers re-signed him on January 6, 2025, and released him on May 9, 2025.
Collegiately, Dyson Jr. spent five seasons at Bryant University (2019-23) with 104 tackles (69 solos, 35 assists), 33.5 tackles for loss, 24.5 sacks, one interception, six pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 44 games for the Bulldogs.
In 2024, he made a career-high 36 tackles (28 solos, 8 assists), 10.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 11 games. He was named a Second Team All-NEC in 2021, New England Football Writers All-New England Team in 2023, First Team All-Big South in 2022, and First Team All-OVC in 2024.
LaMareon James is five foot ten and weighs 192 pounds. The 25-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, was drafted by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL Draft.