The Alliance of American Football suspended operations on Tuesday, bringing an abrupt end to the league's progress just eight weeks into its existence and with two weeks remaining in its regular season. As a result of the league's downfall, six former Pitt players now find themselves in search of new opportunities. Those players include Dontez Ford, Brandon Hodges, Jaryd Jones-Smith, Scott Orndoff, Shakir Soto and Ryan Winslow.
The AAF had been plagued by financial issues for much of its run, as Tom Dundon, the owner of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, took control of the league after its first week with a $250 million investment due to a payroll issue.