Former Seahawks receiver helps UFL team win with ‘Catch of the Year’ contender

Cade Johnson showed excellent concentration on this huge play for the Birmingham Stallions.

The UFL regular season is just a week away from wrapping up, and a former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver made one of the plays of the season to help his team stay alive for home field advantage in the playoffs.

In the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game between the Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers, Cade Johnson pulled off a fantastic catch for 57 yards on a 3rd and 10. Johnson could’ve had a touchdown if not for minor contact as he secured possession, hence he was ruled down by contact.

Birmingham trailed 16-13 at the time of this play and would score the go-ahead touchdown shortly after this great grab. The Stallions eventually hung on for a 26-22 win thanks to a late goal line stand by its defense. Johnson finished with three catches for 87 yards, bringing his season total in his first year with Birmingham to 13 catches for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Johnson was signed by the Seahawks in 2021 as an undrafted free agent. He primarily spent time on the practice squad but had sporadic appearances on the active roster, catching two passes for 21 yards in the 2022 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. After spending all of 2024 out of football, Johnson signed a UFL deal with the Stallions. His targets have been limited but he’s made the most of his opportunities.

Good luck to Cade as the Stallions look to secure home field advantage in the playoffs next week.