USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Friday, September 6, 2019

'85 Chronology-Quiet Desperation

Event Date: March 14th, 1985

Event Description: Invaders Sign Free Agents

Source: UPI

The Oakland Invaders, desperately in need of a pass-catching tight end, signed former UCLA standout Paul Bergmann Thursday to a two-year contact, a team spokesman said.

The Invaders, 0-3 this season, lost starting tight end Lewis Gilbert to a knee injury two weeks ago.

This forced Oakland to go with Brian Williams and Doug Cozen. Williams has dropped several passes in the last two games and has just two catches for 10 yards on the year. Cozen has one reception since turning pro.

Bergmann was the third-round pick of the Jacksonville Bulls in the 1984 USFL draft. Bergmann had talked to the NFL Indianapolis Colts also before accepting the Oakland offer.

The team also announced the signing of veteran NFL quarterback David Humm. To make room for Humm, the team released quarterback Tim Koegel.

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