BALTIMORE — Fans all know Baltimore football is dominated by our beloved two-time Super Bowl Champion Ravens.
But what happens during the off season when many still crave more football.
Enter the Lightning, Charm City's newest professional football squad.
They're part of the newly formed International Football Alliance, that's set to kickoff in June of 2025.
Currently the league is made up of eight individually owned teams spanning throughout the United States and Mexico.
Active quarterbacks will be paid $1,500 per game, while all other players will receive $400.
Team officials confirm they've negotiated a deal to broadcast Lightning games on CBS sports.
The Lightning also agreed to play home games at Morgan State University.
Each team, however, remains in search of players to fill out their rosters.
The league is planning a draft and open tryouts to make that happen.
For Baltimore fans dreaming of a gridiron moment, Saturday could be your chance.
The Lightning scheduled 9am open tryouts on September 14 at New Town High School in Owings Mills.
Learn how to register here.
The league's inaugural eight-round draft will be held March 21-22 in Huntsville, Alabama.
As for the Lightning, they've already signed 30 players to attend camp.
Players include Ray Bolden, who played for the UFL, Defensive back De’Jahn “Nugget” Warren, who at one time played for the Chicago Bears, linebacker and Morgan State alumnus Joshua Holley, and Frederick resident Todd Simmons, a wide receiver who recently participated in Ravens training camp. He was also featured in the Netflix special Last Chance U.
The Lightning will be coached by Eric Marty, previously of the UFL, with the front office headed up by CEO and General Manager, Will J. Hanna II.
