The Paris Lights have signed experienced American defensive back Exavier Edwards, adding leadership and playmaking ability to their defense ahead of the upcoming season. Experienced career across Europe At 34 years old, Edwards brings a long and successful career with him. He played college football for Saddleback College and later for Midland University before making […]

Timur Beckmann has been named Offensive Coordinator of the Paris Lights ahead of their first season in AFLE. An experienced coach with a strong background at multiple programs across Europe, Beckmann brings a clear philosophy, a passion for player development, and a hunger to help build something new in one of the most exciting football […]

Valentin Gnahoua is not coming to Paris Lights to quietly fill a roster spot. The experienced defensive end has competed in some of Europe’s top leagues and earned a first overall pick in the CFL’s European draft. Now, with Paris Lights entering their first ever season in the AFLE, Gnahoua is ready to be the […]

The Paris Lights have signed their first Spanish homegrown player thanks to the Spanish Solidarity Rule. Celestin Ngimbi, who was originally set to play for the Madrid Bravos, has now joined the Lights for the 2026 season and will be an important part of their offensive line. European football experience Ngimbi has been playing American […]

The Paris Lights have found their offensive coordinator for their first season in The League Europe. German coach Timur Beckmann will lead the offense of the French franchise. Championship experience from Rhein Fire Beckmann spent the past seasons as part of the coaching staff of Rhein Fire, where he worked as tight ends coach. During […]

As the Paris Lights prepare for their first season in the American Football League Europe, General Manager Frantzy Dorlean is focused on building more than just a competitive roster. His priority is clear: establish a strong identity and a professional structure that will last well beyond year one. The first key decision Every new franchise […]

The Paris Lights have found their quarterback for the first season of The League Europe. The French franchise signed Canadian quarterback Evan Hillock, becoming the first team in AFLE history to bring in a Canadian player at the quarterback position. With this move, the Paris Lights take a different path compared to other teams in […]

The Paris Lights continue to strengthen their defense with the signing of versatile defender Zaire Ugapo as their first E-import player. The 28-year-old brings international experience and strong performances from several European teams. Ugapo first learned to play football in Australia with the Tamaki Lightning before making the move to Europe in 2022. His first […]

The Paris Lights continue building their roster for the upcoming The League Europe season and have now announced their first American import player. Wide receiver Tristen Wallace joins the French franchise and is expected to add playmaking ability to the offense. College career in the United States Wallace began his college career at the University […]

The Paris Lights continue to strengthen their defense as they prepare for the upcoming season. With the signing of Randy Abandzounou, the franchise adds another player who brings both experience and quality to the defensive line. Abandzounou has spent the last four years playing in the European League of Football (ELF), where he gained valuable […]

The Paris Lights continue to build momentum following the announcement of head coach David Shelton and the signing of Valentin Gnahoua. The franchise has now added another experienced homegrown player with the signing of defensive back Kenny Floret. Floret brings valuable experience from several European leagues and strengthens the secondary of the Paris Lights. Experience […]

The Paris Lights continue building their roster after recently announcing David Shelton as head coach. The franchise has now secured a strong homegrown player with the signing of Valentin Gnahoua. Gnahoua brings experience and proven performance to the team. In 2019, he was selected as the first overall pick in the CFL European Draft by […]

The Paris Lights have made the first major signing in franchise history by appointing David Shelton Sr as their head coach. With this decision, the French organization takes an important step in building its structure for the upcoming season. Shelton brings experience as both a former player and a coach at different levels of football […]