©Andrea Pagano

Firenze Red Lions sign Italian receiver Claudio Caruso

12.04.2026•12:00

The Firenze Red Lions have added another wide receiver to their roster, signing 34-year-old Italian Claudio Caruso ahead of their debut season in 2026. Caruso joins from the Elephants Catania and brings a wealth of experience to the Red Lions‘ receiving corps.

Experience to complement the group

With Caruso now on board, the Red Lions have four wide receivers on their roster. He joins Spanish receiver Aaron David, young talent Gregori Giorgi and American Devin Carter, giving the team a diverse and well-rounded group at the position. Caruso’s experience at the top of Italian football adds an important layer of knowhow to a receiving corps that already has plenty of talent.

Watch the new Inside the League episode with Panthers quarterback Jameson Wang here!

A roster taking shape

The Red Lions‘ general manager continues to work hard in building out the roster ahead of the franchise’s first ever season. With each new addition the picture in Florence becomes clearer, and the signing of Caruso is another step in the right direction as the team prepares to make its mark in the American Football League Europe.

Weitere News

CFL veteran Shawn Bane Jr. joins the Paris Lights

12.06.2026

The Paris Lights have made another impressive addition to their roster, signing American wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. The signing comes after A-Import Tristen Wallace was placed on injured reserve, and Bane arrives with a Grey Cup championship and proven production at the highest level of Canadian football. A standout college career Bane played his […]

Alpine Rams sign former NFL tight end Jared Scott following Devan Burrell injury

12.06.2026

The Alpine Rams have moved quickly to address the injury to wide receiver Devan Burrell, signing former NFL tight end Jared Scott ahead of their upcoming clash with the Vienna Vikings. Scott brings a remarkable and varied background to the Swiss franchise and becomes the only American tight end in the entire AFLE. A college […]

Alpine Rams travel to Vienna for their toughest test yet

12.06.2026

The Alpine Rams travel to Vienna on Saturday for a game that will tell us a lot about where they really stand. Facing a Vikings side that has won all three of their opening games and looks like the team to beat in the South/East Conference, the Rams have a chance to make a real […]