Football >> Outdoor Football >> UFL >> D.C. Defenders

The D.C. Defenders are an outdoor football team. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they are a member of the United Football League.

Defenders Complete Rookie Draft

July 17, 2024 - Washington D.C. The D.C. Defenders have acquired the rights to 10 players through the 2024 UFL College Draft: RD PLAYER POS LAST SCHOOL 1 Gottlieb Ayedze T Maryland 2 Kedon Slovis QB BYU 3 Leonard Taylor III DT Miami (FL) 4 Garret Greenfield T South Dakota State 5 Braiden McGregor DE Michigan 6 Michael Wiley RB Arizona 7 Dallas Gant LB Toledo 8 Curtis Jacobs LB Penn State 9 Tanner Mordecai QB Wisconsin 10 Omar Brown S Nebraska T, Gottlieb Ayedze, Maryland Currently signed with the Phila... Full Story

Fornadel, Conley Sign NFL Contracts

June 18, 2024 - Washington, D.C. - D.C. Defenders guard Liam Fornadel and cornerback Gareon Conley have signed NFL contracts with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. Fornadel (pronounced for-NAY-del) started every game for Defenders this season. In 2023, he was selected to the All-XFL Team, after helping the team rash for a league-best 140.8 per game. Conley appeared in seven games for the Defenders this season, totaling 25 tackles (20 solo) and was tied for the team lead with two interceptions. Conley was draft... Full Story

Defenders Cruise Past Showboats in Road Finale, 36-21

May 26, 2024 - MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The D.C. Defenders (4-5, 2-3 XFL) defeated the Memphis Showboats (1-8, 1-4 USFL) handedly on Sunday afternoon, 36-21. Following a Memphis punt on the opening possession of the game, QB Jordan Ta'amu would lead the D.C. offense on a seven-play, 77-yard scoring drive in just three minutes. On fourth down, Ta'amu connected with WR Chris Rowland for a score from 35 yards out, giving the Defenders an early 6-0 lead. A quick three-and-out by the Showboats gave D.C. the ball back, with them driving as the fi... Full Story

Martinez, Joseph and Bates Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

May 7, 2024 - Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez, D.C. Defenders cornerback Michael Joseph and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for the week six of the UFL season. Martinez earned Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this year, completing 23 of 36 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns, while adding 25 rushing yards on five carries in the Stallions' 39-21 victory over the M... Full Story

• Defenders Complete Rookie Draft - July 17, 2024
  
• Fornadel, Conley Sign NFL Contracts - June 18, 2024
  
• Defenders Cruise Past Showboats in Road Finale, 36-21 - May 26, 2024
  
• Martinez, Joseph and Bates Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - May 7, 2024
  
• D.C. Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Comeback in the Fourth Quarter in a Low-Scoring Affair - May 5, 2024
  
• UFL MVP Power Rankings: DC Defenders QB Jordan Ta'Amu on the Rise - April 24, 2024
  
• Martinez, Garvin and McCrane Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - April 16, 2024
  
• Defenders Get Their Revenge Over the Former XFL Champion Arlington - April 13, 2024
  
• UFL 2024: Defenders' One-Handed Catch Leads the Top 10 Plays from Week 2 - April 10, 2024
  
• D.C. Defenders Earn First Win of 2024 by Overcoming Houston Late - April 7, 2024
  
• D.C. Defenders Announce Training Camp Roster Moves - March 21, 2024
  
• D.C. Defenders Announce Training Camp Roster Moves - March 10, 2024
  
• Jordan Ta'amu Agrees to Return to the Defenders - February 22, 2024
  
• D.C. Defenders Invite Fans to Get and Give with Unique "BOGO" Offer for All Season Plans Purchased in December - December 6, 2023
  
• WR Chris Blair Promoted to Atlanta Falcons Active Roster - November 26, 2023
  
• All Today's News

D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu sports the U.S. Army patch on his jersey
Team Photo Gallery
League: United Football League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: D.C. Defenders site
Schedule: Full D.C. Defenders Schedule Statistics: Full D.C. Defenders Statistics

Sun., Jun 2	L	Arlington 32 at D.C. 31	Final
Sun., May 26	W	D.C. 36 at Memphis 21	Final
Sun., May 19	L	D.C. 21 at St. Louis 26	Final
Sun., May 12	L	Michigan 22 at D.C. 9	Final
Sun., May 5	W	San Antonio 12 at D.C. 18	Final
Sun., Apr 28	L	St. Louis 45 at D.C. 12	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full D.C. Defenders Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the D.C. Defenders:

• Baltimore Blast (MASL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Bowie Baysox (EL) - Bowie, Maryland
  
• Capital City Go-Go (G League) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• D.C. United (MLS) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• DC Power FC (USLSL) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Frederick Keys (MLBDL) - Frederick, Maryland
  
• Fredericksburg Nationals (CarL) - Fredericksburg, Virginia
  
• Loudoun United FC (USL) - Leesburg, Virginia
  
• Maryland Black Bears (NAHL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Maryland Whipsnakes (PLL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Old Glory DC (MLR) - Leesburg, Virginia
  
• Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) - Waldorf, Maryland
  
• Spire City Ghost Hounds (AtL) - Frederick, Maryland
  
• Washington Mystics (WNBA) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Washington Spirit (NWSL) - Washington, District of Columbia
  

• D.C. Defenders Leading UFL in NFL Signings - UFL Sports Illustrated (July 26)
  
• Three Eagles players were selected in the UFL Draft - UFL Philly Voice (July 21)
  
• Former BYU QB Kedon Slovis Selected In 2024 UFL Draft - UFL KSL Sports (July 18)
  
• Former Badgers QB Tanner Mordecai selected by D.C. Defenders in 2024 UFL Draft - UFL SB Nation (July 18)
  
• Former Wisconsin starting quarterback selected in 2024 UFL college draft - UFL Yahoo Sports (July 18)
  
• Eagles have three rookies selected in 2024 UFL College Draft - UFL Eagles Wire (July 18)
  
• Michigan DE Braiden McGregor, undrafted in NFL, has name called by UFL - UFL Michigan Live (July 18)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders Select Tanner Mordecai in the 9th Round! #ufl #football #mordecai #wisconsin - UFL YouTube (July 17)
  
• VIDEO: DC Selects BYU QB Kedon Slovis in the Second Round #ufldraft - UFL YouTube (July 17)
  
• Pats sign former CFL, XFL and UFL G Liam Fornadel - UFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (June 19)
  
• VIDEO: UFL + Tracking = Fire #ufl #football #edit - UFL YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: First Kickoff Return Touchdown in UFL History! Juicy Moment Brought by @DrinkSimplySpiked - UFL YouTube (June 3)
  
• All Today's D.C. Defenders Headlines