(AP) – The California Redwoods of the new United Football League signed 31 players Tuesday, including former NFL players Obafemi Ayanbadejo and B.J. Sams.
The Redwoods begin the season on Oct. 17 against the New York Sentinels in the four-team UFL. Las Vegas and Orlando also have teams.
Fullback Ayanbadejo played nine seasons in the NFL, but not since 2006, and won a Super Bowl with Baltimore. His contract was terminated by the Bears in 2007 after he completed a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related …