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

DC Defenders Wide Receiver Braylon Sanders Signs with Washington Commanders

August 2, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders wide receiver Braylon Sanders has signed a contract with the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. Sanders finished 11th in the league in receiving yards (332) on 13 receptions and scored three touchdowns in seven games played. The Hogansville, Georgia native was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and played in three games that season. Sanders spent two seasons on Miami's practice squad before being waived due to in... Full Story

DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Liam Fornadel Signs with New York Jets

July 29, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Liam Fornadel has signed a contract with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Fornadel helped anchor an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season. Fornadel has played three seasons with the Defenders and earned All-XFL honors in 2023. The James Madison product had a stint with the New England Patriots practice squad in 2024 but was released... Full Story

Jordan Ta'Amu: The Winning Recipe

July 28, 2025 - It was a blessing in disguise. After establishing a league-high 17 passing touchdowns and setting a career-high 2,155 passing yards, the DC Defenders were sure that their quarterback Jordan Ta'amu would be named the UFL Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season, but when Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins' name was called at the UFL Award Ceremony the night before the championship game between DC and Michigan, it proved to be the winning the winning recipe for what DC needed. "I attribute that success to the co... Full Story

DC Defenders Wide Receiver Seth Williams Signs with Las Vegas Raiders

July 24, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS. - The United Football League has announced that DC Defenders wide receiver Seth Williams has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League. Williams was signed by DC on May 12 and tallied eight receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown in two games played during the regular season. The wide receiver also played in both playoff games and collected three receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown. Before joining the Defenders, Williams was on the practice squad for the Dallas Cowboys fo... Full Story

• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Braylon Sanders Signs with Washington Commanders - August 2, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Liam Fornadel Signs with New York Jets - July 29, 2025
  
• Jordan Ta'Amu: The Winning Recipe - July 28, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Wide Receiver Seth Williams Signs with Las Vegas Raiders - July 24, 2025
  
• Shannon Harris Promoted to Head Coach of the 2025 UFL Champion Dc Defenders - July 23, 2025
  
• Shannon Harris: Maintaining the Terror - July 11, 2025
  
• Bresnahan Hones Skills at Tight End University - July 8, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Host UFL Championship Celebration Events - July 7, 2025
  
• DC Defenders OT Yasir Durant Signs with New England Patriots - June 24, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Tight End Ben Bresnahan to Attend Tight End University - June 23, 2025
  
• Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - June 17, 2025
  
• Defenders Roll to 2025 UFL Championship, 58-34 - June 14, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Head Coach Shannon Harris Named 2025 UFL Buddy Teevens Coach of the Year - June 12, 2025
  
• DC Defenders' Fred Kaiss Named 2025 UFL Assistant Coach of the Year - June 11, 2025
  
• Taua, D.C. Defense and Turner Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - June 10, 2025
  
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DC Defenders take in the UFL Championship experience
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League: United Football League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: DC Defenders site
Schedule: Full DC Defenders Schedule Statistics: Full DC Defenders Statistics

Sat., Jun 14	W	DC 58 at Michigan 34 (Championship; St. Louis)	Final
Sun., Jun 8	W	DC 36 at St. Louis 18 (Playoff)	Final
Fri., May 30	L	St. Louis 13 at DC 8	Final
Sun., May 25	L	DC 21 at Houston 24	Final
Sun., May 18	W	Arlington 30 at DC 33	Final
Fri., May 9	W	DC 32 at San Antonio 24	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the DC Defenders:

• Baltimore Blast (MASL) - Baltimore, Maryland
  
• Capital City Go-Go (G League) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• Chesapeake Baysox (EL) - Bowie, Maryland
  
• D.C. United (MLS) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• DC Power FC (USLSL) - Washington, District of Columbia
  
• DMV Trilogy (BIG3) - 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 Charm (WLL) - 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
  

• DC United's groundskeeper brings the turf world' to Audi Field - UFL WTOP (July 28)
  
• VIDEO: Andre "Champ" Mintze, Everybody - UFL YouTube (July 24)
  
• Mayor Bowser gives DC Defenders their flowers for UFL Championship win - UFL WTOP (July 12)
  
• VIDEO: Best of 2025 UFL MVP Jordan Ta'amu - UFL YouTube (July 11)
  
• Patriots reportedly signing UFL champion OT to one-year deal - UFL Patriots Wire (June 24)
  
• Patriots sign veteran tackle coming off UFL championship - UFL MassLive.com (June 24)
  
• VIDEO: Ua Next Generation of Pros: Episode 2 - UFL YouTube (June 23)
  
• Former Kansas City Chiefs players team up to win the 2025 UFL Championship - UFL Chiefs Wire (June 21)
  
• Defenders' monster TDs highlight top plays from UFL Championship Game - UFL Fox Sports (June 16)
  
• Former New England Patriots offensive tackle bust just won a UFL title - UFL MassLive.com (June 16)
  
• Former Packers WR makes long touchdown in UFL championship - UFL SB Nation (June 16)
  
• A full circle moment for UFL Defenders quarterback Jordan Taamu - UFL Hawaii News Now (June 16)
  
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