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2017 United Bowl MVP Shirk Returns to Rattlers; Add WR/QB Lowe

January 21, 2020 - PHOENIX - The six-time world champion Arizona Rattlers announced today that they have signed the 2017 United Bowl MVP LB Justin Shirk, along with WR/QB Jaylen Lowe. LB Shirk (6'0, 240, Bloomsburg) will be entering his third season with Arizona. Shirk made an instant impact on the defense in 2017, ranking fourth on the team in tackles (53.5) and second in sacks (7.5) after only joining the team mid-season. He also had three pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a blocked kick. Shirk was named the United Bowl MVP after recor... Full Story

Arizona Sidewinders Announce 2020 Dance Team

January 10, 2020 - Phoenix, Ariz. - The Arizona Sidewinders dance team proudly announced their 16-member squad for the 2020 season. The Sidewinders are welcoming six members from last year's team. "We were blown away by the amount of talent at auditions this year," said the Assistant Director, Shelby Regier. "These dancers are going to have such a great season on game day and out in the community." The six returning dancers are Abby, Alexa, Annie, Emily S., Izzy and Paige. The ten new performers are Alley, Amanda, Ashley, Carly M., Carl... Full Story

Rattlers Sign RB Juwan Lewis for 2020 Season

December 31, 2019 - PHOENIX - The six-time world champion Arizona Rattlers announced today that they have signed running back Juwan Lewis for the Indoor Football League 2020 season. RB Lewis (5'11, 225, Eastern Michigan) is entering his second year in the IFL, his first with the Rattlers. Last season, Lewis spent time last season with the Quad City Steamwheelers and the Bismarck Bucks. In 2018, Lewis played for the Duke City Gladiators, averaging 4.0 yards-per-carry and finished with a team-best 188 yards, and four touchdowns. He helped lea... Full Story

Arizona Rattlers Mourn Lance McDowdell

December 20, 2019 - Phoenix, Ariz. - The Arizona Rattlers have learned of the passing of Lance McDowdell. Lance represented the Rattlers organization with pride and dedication, and we send our condolences to his family during this time. Due to this being an ongoing criminal investigation, the Rattlers will respect the investigation and will not have any further comments until the investigation is completed.... Full Story

• 2017 United Bowl MVP Shirk Returns to Rattlers; Add WR/QB Lowe - January 21, 2020
  
• Arizona Sidewinders Announce 2020 Dance Team - January 10, 2020
  
• Rattlers Sign RB Juwan Lewis for 2020 Season - December 31, 2019
  
• Arizona Rattlers Mourn Lance McDowdell - December 20, 2019
  
• Sidewinders Auditions Set for the 2020 Squad - December 10, 2019
  
• Rattlers Announce Schedule for 2020 IFL Season - November 26, 2019
  
• Rattlers Sign Three; Including Peoria Native OL and Former Rattler RB - October 24, 2019
  
• Rattlers Add Size to O-Line; Sign Brown - October 22, 2019
  
• Rattlers Re-Sign Cockrell; Sign WR Barnett - October 18, 2019
  
• Rattlers Announce Eight More Including Three from 2019 All-Ifl Team - October 15, 2019
  
• Rattlers Add Playmaker to Their Secondary, Sign DB Pearson from Iowa - October 11, 2019
  
• Nine More Players Sign with Rattlers Including Defensive Player of the Year and Three from 2019 All-IFL Team - September 25, 2019
  
• Rattlers Name Ashley Stovall Head of Business Operations - September 23, 2019
  
• Rattlers Re-Sign 2018 MVP Quarterback Powell, and Three-Time All-IFL Offensive Lineman Mady - September 12, 2019
  
• Rattlers Re-Sign Four Including 2019 First-Team All-IFL DL D'Avanzo and 2017 Rookie of the Year QB Reed - September 11, 2019
  
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• Linebacker Justin Shirk has agreed to return to the Rattlers - IFL Arizona Republic (January 22)
• Arizona Rattlers player Lance McDowdell killed in Phoenix shooting - IFL Arizona Republic (December 20)
• Rattlers open 2020 IFL season with two road games - IFL Arizona Republic (November 27)
• Arena Football League may end after 32 years - IFL Arizona Republic (October 30)
• Kamryn Bennett played at California before one season with the Nebraska Danger. - IFL Arizona Republic (October 25)
• Marshawn Lynch to co-own IFL expansion team Oakland Panthers - IFL Arizona Republic (September 11)
• Despite competition for sports dollars, the Rattlers endure - IFL Glendale Star (August 22)
• Coyotes' new owner: Staying in Glendale arena long term will be 'difficult' - IFL Arizona Republic (August 15)
• Arizona Rattlers: Chris Presson joining CFL's Edmonton Eskimos - IFL Arizona Republic (August 7)
• Arizona Rattlers to play at Gila River Arena in 2020, possibly 2021 - IFL Arizona Republic (July 30)
• Arizona Rattlers coach Kevin Guy driven to return to win title at home - IFL Arizona Republic (July 16)
• Football: Arizona Rattlers lose perfect season bid in IFL United Bowl - IFL Sioux Falls Argus Leader (July 14)
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