Reports: Battlehawks WR, UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler signs with Broncos

Published: Jun. 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM EDT
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Just days after being named the 2026 UFL Offensive Player of the Year, Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler is making headlines once again.
The 30-year-old receiver has reportedly signed with the NFL’s Denver Broncos.
The #Broncos are signing veteran WR and @TheUFL offensive player of the year Hakeem Butler, sources say. A 2019 fourth-round pick of the #AZCardinals, Butler led the UFL with 641 yards receiving on 29 catches for the @BattlehawksUFL and now joins Denver ahead of minicamp. pic.twitter.com/RCSS4mp0Kl
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 15, 2026
He had 29 catches for 641 yards and three touchdowns during the 2026 season.
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