TL;DR
- TSM releases Apex Legends team.
- Dooplex, Gent, Panic now free agents.
- Fans blast early roster dump.
On February 1 TSM officially parted ways with their complete roster right after a decent run at the championship. Ira "Dooplex" Shepherd, Rigoberto "Gent" Padilla, and Nathaniel "Panic" Arthur are no longer with the organization and are now looking for new teams.
The announcement came straight from TSM on X: “Today we announce the departure of our Apex roster. It's been an incredible year with the HUSS crew, and we can't wait to see the new heights you reach as a trio. TSM will look to reacquire an Apex roster closer to the start of the competitive LAN season.”
Roster Timeline and Performance Recap
Dooplex and Gent signed with TSM in late April 2025. Panic joined a few weeks later in late May, completing the trio that fans started calling HUSS. The squad quickly found chemistry and became a consistent mid-tier team in the brutal Americas region.
Throughout 2025 they delivered steady results. They finished 7th in the ALGS 2025 Split 1 Pro League – Americas with solid points across the whole split. Then in January 2026 they repeated that 7th-place finish at the ALGS Championship, walking away with decent prize money and clear signs of improvement on the big LAN stage. Not world-beaters, but definitely trending upward.
The Timing Sparks Major Fan Backlash
TSM explained the move by saying they plan to pick up a new roster closer to the actual start of competitive LAN play, which is still several months away. Most fans read between the lines and saw it as the org avoiding salary costs during the quieter online-only period leading up to the real season.
The reaction online has been harsh. Plenty of people are calling the decision shortsighted and questioning TSM’s commitment to player development.
Panic’s Twitch Numbers Keep Climbing
One silver lining for the players: Panic is having a breakout moment on Twitch. He recently hit 20,000 followers and has been openly sharing his viewership stats from the past month, which show strong consistent growth. The timing of the release might actually help launch his personal brand even higher while he shops for his next team.
What’s Next for the Trio and ALGS Year 6
Dooplex, Gent, and Panic are officially free agents with plenty of time before things get serious. They could try to stick together as a unit or split up for better offers. Rostermania is already heating up ahead of ALGS Year 6.The Online Open qualifier starts February 28 and runs through March 23. Top teams from that window earn spots in Pro League Split 1, which begins in early April. Expect these three to land somewhere quickly — their recent performances make them very attractive pickup options.
Other Apex Teams That Dropped Rosters in the Last 6 Months
TSM isn’t the only organization making big changes. Since August 2025 several teams have released or fully dropped their Apex lineups, mostly after disappointing Split 2 runs or weak Championship performances.
Virtus.pro (January 23, 2026) — Cut their entire roster after a poor showing throughout ALGS Year 5, including a rough Champs finish.
Natus Vincere (October 21, 2025) — Officially parted ways with their Apex squad as part of broader EMEA roster adjustments.
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