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August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders wide receiver Cornell Powell has signed a contract with the Houston Texans of the National Football League.
Powell led the UFL with seven receiving touchdowns on 29 receptions and finished eighth in the league with 418 receiving yards in nine games played this season. The Greenville, South Carolina native posted a season-high 104 receiving yards in Week Nine at Houston. Over his last three regular season games, he totaled five receiving touchdowns.
Powell was s... Full Story
August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Mason Brooks has signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
Brooks played in nine games with the Defenders and 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.
Brooks was signed by the Washington Commanders in 2023 as an undrafted free agent and spent the season on their practice squad. After he was released by ... Full Story
August 18, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders cornerback Michael Ojemudia has signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Ojemudia played in nine games with the Defenders in 2025 and tallied 20 tackles and one interception for the UFL Champions. The Farmington Hills, Michigan native totaled a season-high eight tackles against the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship.
Ojemudia was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by th... Full Story
August 10, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders running back Deon Jackson and offensive lineman Gunner Britton have signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
Jackson posted the third-most rushing yards (417) in the league this season and recorded four touchdowns in 10 games played. The Atlanta, Georgia native helped lead the Defenders to the UFL Championship with a career-high 110 yards and a pair of rushing scores in DC's 36-18 win over the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Champ... Full Story
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DC Defenders Wide Receiver Cornell Powell Signs with Houston Texans
August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders wide receiver Cornell Powell has signed a contract with the Houston Texans of the National Football League.
Powell led the UFL with seven receiving touchdowns on 29 receptions and finished eighth in the league with 418 receiving yards in nine games played this season. The Greenville, South Carolina native posted a season-high 104 receiving yards in Week Nine at Houston. Over his last three regular season games, he totaled five receiving touchdowns.
Powell was s... Full StoryMore DC Defenders stories below
DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Mason Brooks Signs with Miami Dolphins
August 19, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive lineman Mason Brooks has signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
Brooks played in nine games with the Defenders and 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.
Brooks was signed by the Washington Commanders in 2023 as an undrafted free agent and spent the season on their practice squad. After he was released by ... Full StoryDC Defenders Cornerback Michael Ojemudia Signs with Dallas Cowboys
August 18, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders cornerback Michael Ojemudia has signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Ojemudia played in nine games with the Defenders in 2025 and tallied 20 tackles and one interception for the UFL Champions. The Farmington Hills, Michigan native totaled a season-high eight tackles against the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Championship.
Ojemudia was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by th... Full StoryDC Defenders Running Back Deon Jackson and Offensive Lineman Gunner Britton Sign with Detroit Lions
August 10, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders running back Deon Jackson and offensive lineman Gunner Britton have signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
Jackson posted the third-most rushing yards (417) in the league this season and recorded four touchdowns in 10 games played. The Atlanta, Georgia native helped lead the Defenders to the UFL Championship with a career-high 110 yards and a pair of rushing scores in DC's 36-18 win over the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL Conference Champ... Full StoryDC Defenders News
- DC Defenders Wide Receiver Cornell Powell Signs with Houston Texans - August 19, 2025
- DC Defenders Offensive Lineman Mason Brooks Signs with Miami Dolphins - August 19, 2025
- DC Defenders Cornerback Michael Ojemudia Signs with Dallas Cowboys - August 18, 2025
- DC Defenders Running Back Deon Jackson and Offensive Lineman Gunner Britton Sign with Detroit Lions - August 10, 2025
- 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
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| 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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DC Defenders Headlines
- VIDEO: Jordan Ta'Amu Reflects on a College Football Moment That Hit Close to Home - UFL YouTube (September 5)
- VIDEO: Best of DC Defenders WR Chris Rowland in 2025: United Football League - UFL YouTube (September 3)
- VIDEO: Cornell Powell's Favorite Memories from Clemson - UFL YouTube (August 29)
- VIDEO: The DC vs St. Louis Rivalry Did NOT Disappoint - UFL YouTube (August 3)
- 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)
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