but was released during training camp. In 2009 Kircus signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, where he was the team's leading receiver. The Locomotives went on to win the 2009 UFL Championship Game. Kircus signed with the Omaha Nighthawks for the 2010 UFL season. However, on September 18, 2010, he was released by the team following an arrest on misdemeanor charges outside a gas station in Rockford, Michigan. Kircus' misdemeanor charge was reduced due to an investigation proving he acted out of instinct on his September arrest that resulted in his release from the Nighthawks. Personal life Nicknamed "Circus Kircus" by Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Michael Kohon for his acrobatic catches, he is the son of Anthony and Elaine Kircus. He grew up in Imlay City, The Gateway to the Thumb of Michigan. After being cut by the Lions in 2005, Kircus was employed as a sandwich artist at a Subway in Howell, Michigan. The store, owned by a friend, allowed Kircus to remain in the Metro Detroit area while still pursuing his football career. In May 2007, Kircus was involved in an early morning altercation with a man in Centennial, Colorado. Kircus, who claimed self-defense, was allowed to remain with the Broncos after taking a polygraph test. Originally charged with felony assault, Kircus instead pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to 2 years probation. His release from the Broncos was unrelated to the incident according to head coach Mike Shanahan. Kircus filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010 as a result of continued compensation claims by the victim. On September 15, 2010, Kircus was arrested at a gas station in Rockford, Michigan. He was charged with obstructing a police officer and driving with a suspended license. References External links Just Sports Stats 1980 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan American football wide receivers Canadian football wide receivers American players of Canadian football Grand Valley State Lakers football players Detroit Lions players Denver Broncos players Miami Dolphins players Montreal Alouettes players Las Vegas Locomotives players Omaha Nighthawks players Virginia Destroyers players People from Mount Clemens, Michigan People from Imlay City, Michigan Sportspeople from Metro Detroit