Rattlers Add 3 Defensive Backs

October 8, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The National Champion Arizona Rattlers have added three more defensive backs to the 2027 roster, continuing to build the competition for jobs on the league's best defense from 2026. Tyson Durant, 5-10, 180 pounds, defensive back Durant, will be a rookie in 2027 and had four years as a solid contributor on defenses at Akron and Washington St. He played in 39 games at Akron from 2020-2023 and tallied 98 tackles, five interceptions and 19 pass breakups. Three of those inte... Full Story

Defensive Back Anderson Re-Signs with Rattlers

October 5, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Rattlers have re-signed defensive back Jordan Anderson to the 2027 roster, bringing him back after playing in three games last season. Anderson, 5-11, 200 pounds, joined the Rattlers in 2026 out of Bowling Green University and UCLA. He appeared in the first two games of the season recording nine tackles against San Diego and Fishers Freight. He spent most of the rest of the season on short-term injured reserve, appearing in one more game, May 10 against the ... Full Story

Rattlers Add to Defense with Three Signees

October 3, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Rattlers have two defensive lineman and a linebacker to bolster the league's leading defense from 2026. Christopher Hardie, Defensive Line Hardie, 6-2, 260 pounds, signed with the Arizona Rattlers before the 2025 season but earned an opportunity with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League and did not play in the IFL last season. In college, he played in eight games at defensive end for the Ole Miss Rebels in 2024, recording six total tack... Full Story

Hayden Hatcher to Return to Rattlers

October 1, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Rattlers have re-signed one of the key pieces to the defense that led the league in the team's national championship season. Hayden Hatcher, who spent time at both linebacker and defensive line last season, has signed for the 2027 season. In 16 games last season, he recorded 46 total tackles, 26 of those unassisted. He had eight tackles for loss and 21/2 sacks. He also had a pass breakup and forced a fumble. Hatcher, 6-3 and 230 pounds, suffered a season-... Full Story

• Hayden Hatcher to Return to Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) October 1
• RB and DB Added to Rattlers Roster - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 26
• Rattlers Add Two Rookie Defensive Linemen - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 24
• Phoenix Mercury Sign Shay Ciezki to Rest-Of-Season Contract, Saylor Poffenbarger to Developmental Contract - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) September 18
• Two-Time All-IFL Lineman Rejoins Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 18
• Rattlers Sign Two DBs - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 17
• Wide Receiver Sergio Morancy Returns to Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 14
• Valley Suns Announce Head Coach Paul Jesperson's Coaching Staff - Valley Suns (G League) September 8
• MVP QB Returns to Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 4
• Rattlers Sign Three from Championship Team - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) September 3
• Kelsey Plum to Miss Remainder of Season - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 31
• Valley Suns Announce 2026-27 Schedule - Valley Suns (G League) August 28
• Phoenix Mercury Sign Saylor Poffenbarger to Seven-Day Contract - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 25
• Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner Reach Contract Buyout - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 24
• Phoenix Mercury Sign Forward Maddy Westbeld - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) August 18
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