Tuesday, January 10, 2023
by Cody Bush, PFL Media Relations

With the conclusion of the NFL's regular season, six PFL alumni will participate in the NFL postseason: Ross Dwelley and Josh Johnson of the NFC No. 2 seed San Francisco 49ers; Michael Bandy and Donald Parham Jr. with the AFC No. 5 seed Los Angeles Chargers; Jason Myers with the NFC No. 7 seed Seattle Seahawks; and Jamal Agnew with the AFC No. 4 seed Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Pioneer Football League saw eight alumni on NFL active rosters during the 2022 season. Here is a quick recap of their regular-season performances:

• Adam Trautman, Tight End, New Orleans Saints (Dayton) | Trautman finished the 2022 season with 18 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown in his third season with New Orleans.
• Ross Dwelley, Tight End, San Francisco 49ers (San Diego) | Dwelley played in 12 games during the regular season – his fifth season with the 49ers – and has three receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown.
• Jamal Agnew, Wide Receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars (San Diego) | Agnew wrapped up the regular season with 205 punt reutrn yards, 547 kick return yards, 187 receiving yards, and 86 rushing yards – a total of 1,025 all-purpose yards. his 752 kick and punt return yards ranked 10th in the NFL.
• Jason Myers, Kicker, Seattle Seahawks (Marist) | The 2022 Pro Bowl selection finished the regular season making 34-of-37 field goals, including all six attempts from 50-plus yards. His 34 field goals made trailed only Baltimore's Justin Tucker (37 field goals made) and his 91.9 field goal percentage was fifth-best in the NFL.
• Eric Saubert, Tight End, Denver Broncos (Drake) | Saubert played in all 17 games for the second consecutive season with Denver and set career highs in receptions (15) and receiving yards (148).
• Michael Bandy, Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Chargers (San Diego) | Bandy played in 10 games and had 10 receptions for 89 yards for the Chargers.
• Donald Parham Jr., Tight End, Los Angeles Chargers (Stetson) | Parham battled through an injury-plagued season to play six games and finish with 10 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.
• Josh Johnson, Quarterback, San Francisco 49ers (San Diego) | Returning to action for his eighth NFL season, Johnson played two games with the 49ers during the regular season.

The following PFL alumni were listed on an NFL practice squad roster: 

• Michael Niese, Offensive Lineman, Chicago (Dayton)

PFL Alumni Touchdown Counter: 6

• Ross Dwelley 38-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (9/18 vs. Seattle)
• Eric Saubert 22-yard pass from Russell Wilson (9/18 vs. Houston)
• Jamal Agnew 4-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (10/2 at Philadelphia)
• Jamal Agnew 8-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (10/2 at Philadelphia)
• Adam Trautman 22-yard pass from Taysom Hill (10/9 vs. Seattle)
• Jamal Agnew 1-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (11/27 vs. Baltimore)