The Birmingham Stallions released offensive lineman Matt Kaskey on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Matt Kaskey is six foot seven and weighs 325 pounds. The 27-year-old from Winnetka, Illinois, played 10 games, of which four were starts for the Birmingham Stallions in 2024. In 2024, Birmingham’s offense ranked first in total yards (3,475), rushing yards (1,347), second in passing yards (2,128), first in yards per game (347.5), and touchdowns (31) as the Stallions won the UFL Championship over the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0.
Kaskey signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He would also spend time with the Carolina Panthers. The Birmingham Stallions signed Kaskey as a free agent on December 13, 2022. In 2023, Kaskey played nine games, of which eight were starts.
The Stallions ranked second in passing yards (2,170), second in passing yards per game (217), first in completion percentage (67.4), first in passing touchdowns (21), third in rushing yards (1,156), third in rushing yards per game (115.6), and tied second in rushing touchdowns (11) helping the Stallions win its second straight USFL championship in 2023.
After the season, Kaskey signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 9, 2023, but was released 20 days later. The Stallions re-signed Kaskey on November 6, 2023.
Collegiately, Kaskey played four seasons at Dartmouth (2015-18) playing left tackle in 38 games, of which 28 were starts. In 2018, Kaskey was part of an offensive line that helped Dartmouth finish the season 15th in the FCS coaches poll, rank 11th among FCS teams in rushing yards per game (254.7), sixth in fewest sacks allowed (7), and eighth in team passing efficiency. He was a two-time First Team All-Ivy League and won the Jake Crouthamel Award in 2017.
