Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Offensive Lineman Traveon Newsome

NOV 9, 2026 · Ben Nelson

Albany Firebirds Announce Re-Signing of Offensive Lineman Traveon Newsome

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Albany, N.Y. – Monday, November 9 – The road to the 2027 season continues as the Firebirds announce another addition to the roster. The Albany Firebirds continue to strengthen their roster, announcing the signing of Offensive Lineman Traveon Newsome for the upcoming season.

Newsome joins the Firebirds following his collegiate career at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he played during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In his first season with the Cardinals in 2024, Newsome was a key part of an offensive line that helped the team rush for 2,665 yards while allowing just 21 sacks, the fewest in the Southland Conference. His performance earned him All-Conference First Team honors.

Before joining Incarnate Word, Newsome spent time at Southern University, appearing in nine games during the 2023 season and seven games in 2022.

The Firebirds are excited to welcome Traveon to Albany and look forward to seeing the impact he makes on the offensive line during the 2027 season.

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