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July 11, 2025 - It was an unforgettable journey, but one that got off to a shaky start. A little bit of advice and got a long way. In the case of the DC Defenders, it took them all the way to the 2025 UFL Championship.
A few days before DC's season opener against the defending UFL Champion Birmingham Stallions, Head Coach Reggie Barlow left the team to take up the head coaching reins at Tennessee State. The Defenders had to find an interim head coach and fast. Enter Shannon Harris.
An 18-year veteran coach at the collegiate level who ... Full Story
July 8, 2025 - Seven years ago, Ben Bresnahan stepped onto the practice fields of Vanderbilt University as a freshman eager to begin his collegiate career. Fast forward to 2025 and the Defenders tight end is back on that same field learning techniques from legendary tight ends in Greg Olsen, George Kittle and Travis Kelce as part of Tight End University.
"I'm going on year four now at TEU because I did two years while at Vandy but I was only able to sit in the back of the meeting room and write notes. This year's where I was actually ab... Full Story
July 7, 2025 - WHAT: Local sports fans are invited to celebrate the DC Defenders victory in the 2025 UFL Championship at a free event taking place on Saturday afternoon, July 12, at The Wharf. This special event for fans gives them the opportunity to meet the Defenders and celebrate the magical 2025 season.
Members of the team will arrive at the event on a bus with the UFL Championship Trophy in hand. Following speeches by the coaches and the players, fans will get the opportunity to meet them and have pictures taken with the players an... Full Story
June 24, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive tackle Yasir Durant has signed a contract with the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Durant, who earned All-UFL honors this season, anchored an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season.
The 27-year-old out of Missouri originally joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and appeared in 11 games. Durant was then traded ... Full Story
The DC Defenders are an outdoor football team. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they are a member of the United Football League.
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Shannon Harris: Maintaining the Terror
July 11, 2025 - It was an unforgettable journey, but one that got off to a shaky start. A little bit of advice and got a long way. In the case of the DC Defenders, it took them all the way to the 2025 UFL Championship.
A few days before DC's season opener against the defending UFL Champion Birmingham Stallions, Head Coach Reggie Barlow left the team to take up the head coaching reins at Tennessee State. The Defenders had to find an interim head coach and fast. Enter Shannon Harris.
An 18-year veteran coach at the collegiate level who ... Full StoryMore DC Defenders stories below
Bresnahan Hones Skills at Tight End University
July 8, 2025 - Seven years ago, Ben Bresnahan stepped onto the practice fields of Vanderbilt University as a freshman eager to begin his collegiate career. Fast forward to 2025 and the Defenders tight end is back on that same field learning techniques from legendary tight ends in Greg Olsen, George Kittle and Travis Kelce as part of Tight End University.
"I'm going on year four now at TEU because I did two years while at Vandy but I was only able to sit in the back of the meeting room and write notes. This year's where I was actually ab... Full StoryDC Defenders Host UFL Championship Celebration Events
July 7, 2025 - WHAT: Local sports fans are invited to celebrate the DC Defenders victory in the 2025 UFL Championship at a free event taking place on Saturday afternoon, July 12, at The Wharf. This special event for fans gives them the opportunity to meet the Defenders and celebrate the magical 2025 season.
Members of the team will arrive at the event on a bus with the UFL Championship Trophy in hand. Following speeches by the coaches and the players, fans will get the opportunity to meet them and have pictures taken with the players an... Full StoryDC Defenders OT Yasir Durant Signs with New England Patriots
June 24, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The UFL has announced that DC Defenders offensive tackle Yasir Durant has signed a contract with the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Durant, who earned All-UFL honors this season, anchored an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league this season with 10 throughout their championship season.
The 27-year-old out of Missouri originally joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and appeared in 11 games. Durant was then traded ... Full StoryDC Defenders News
- 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
- Defenders Top Battlehawks 36-18, Advance to UFL Championship - June 8, 2025
- Defenders Roll over St. Louis in XFL Conference Title Game - June 8, 2025
- DC Defenders Host XFL Conference Championship Watch Party at Walter's Sports Bar - June 4, 2025
- Seven Defenders Named to All-UFL Team - June 2, 2025
- Chris Rowland Named Nominee for 2025 UFL Sportsman of the Year - June 2, 2025
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League: United Football LeagueHome: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: DC Defenders site
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DC Defenders Scoreboard
| 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
- 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)
- What's next for UFL? News on expansion, plans for 2026 season - UFL Detroit Free Press (June 15)
- Birmingham Stallions' championship streak ends - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (June 15)
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