The Louisville Kings released running back Kalen Ballage, and offensive linemen Logan Bruss, Matthew Cindric, and Doug Kramer Jr. on Thursday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Kalen Ballage is six foot one and weighs 227 pounds. The 30-year-old from Peyton, Colorado, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Miami Dolphins drafted Ballage in the fourth round (131st pick) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He also had stints with the New York Jets, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played 52 regular-season games with 213 carries for 665 yards, seven touchdowns, 54 catches for 293 yards, two kick returns for 26 yards, and five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist).
The San Antonio Brahmas drafted Ballage in the sixth round (46th pick) in Phase 1 of the 2023 XFL Draft. In 2023, he had 55 carries for 149 yards, 11 catches for 82 yards, and four kick returns for 81 yards in five games. The Brahmas released him on February 15, 2024.
The Arlington Renegades signed Ballage on January 17, 2025. In 2025, he had 65 carries for 306 yards, two rushing touchdowns, 10 catches for 46 yards, and six kick returns for 161 yards in six games.
Collegiately, Ballage played four seasons at Arizona State (2014-17) with 450 carries for 1,984 yards, 27 touchdowns, 82 catches for 684 yards, two touchdowns, completing 3 of 4 passes (75%) for 30 yards, one touchdown, 47 kick returns for 1,059 yards, one punt return for -6 yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in 47 games for the Sun Devils.
Logan Bruss is six foot five and weighs 317 pounds. The 27-year-old from Kimberly, Wisconsin, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Rams drafted Bruss in the third round (104th pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He also spent time with the Tennessee Titans. Bruss played 11-career NFL games, of which three were starts. He played eight games, of which three were starts for the Rams, and three games in Tennessee.
Collegiately, Bruss spent five seasons at Wisconsin (2017-21), playing 41 games, of which 34 were starts for the Badgers, including 25 starts at right tackle, and six at right guard. In 2021, he was named Second Team All-Big Ten. Wisconsin averaged 25.4 points per game, 371.1 yards per game, 160.2 passing yards per game, 210.9 rushing yards per game, and 40 touchdowns. He was also named Third Team All-Big Ten in 2020.
Matthew Cindric is six foot four and weighs and weights 295 pounds. The 26-year-old from Sammamish, Washington, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Cindric as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. He also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Jets. The Atlanta Falcons signed Cindric on January 14, 2025. In 2025, he played in three preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 23, 2025.
Collegiately, Cindric spent six seasons at California (2018-23), playing 35 games, of which 34 were starts for the Golden Bears, including 17 starts at center and 17 starts at right guard. In 2021, he was named an All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention. California averaged 23.8 points per game, 385.8 yards per game, 221.6 passing yards per game, 164.2 rushing yards per game, and 36 touchdowns. In 2023, he played in one game before suffering a season-ending injury.
Doug Kramer Jr. is six foot two and weighs 301 pounds. The 27-year-old from Hinsdale, Illinois, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears drafted Kramer Jr. in the sixth round (207th pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Chicago, playing 18-career games. The Beards released him on November 4, 2023. He also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks.
Collegiately, Kramer Jr. spent six seasons at Illinois (2018-21), playing center in 47 games for the Fighting Illini. In 2021, he was named Second Team All-Big Ten after starting 11 games. Illinois averaged 20.2 points per game, 329.8 yards per game, 156.2 passing yards per game, 173.6 rushing yards per game, and 26 touchdowns. He was also a two-time All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
