The Stuttgart Surge have announced the return of veteran quarterback Reilly Hennessey, as well as a new face in american wide receiver Jeff Cotton. 

QB1 is back

Hennessey continued to be one of the league’s top passers last season, racking up a total of 37 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns, 3,084 passing yards and a completion rate of 69.87%. One of the best quarterbacks in Europe will remain the starting quarterback of the Stuttgart Surge and promises the fans:

"2023 we relaunched. 2024 we reloaded. 2025 we redeem. You're going to get everything I got!"

The 29-year-old has high expectations for his third year behind center for the Surge:

"I will continue to push the standard that is Surge Football. Holding myself and those around me to a championship level in all aspects of our preparation and performance.”

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NFL WR joins the Surge

Training in the US with Hennessy, is former NFL WR Jeff Cotton, who will be joining Hennessey as the Surge’s WR1 next season. The 27-year-old brings size 188cm and 93kg along with experience spending four seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and Los Angeles Chargers. 

Cotton, a former standout at Idaho University, is thrilled about teaming up with Hennessey for his first season in Europe.

"I’m going out there to give my fans a show and be a player they look forward to seeing each and every week."

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