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Lions Coach Dan Campbell Backs UFL as NFL Minor League System

The NFL doesn’t have a minor league system, and it seems to function just fine without it. After all, it’s the most powerful and profitable professional league on the planet.

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Raiders Sign UFL Playoff Standout, Champion to Bolster Receiving Depth

The Las Vegas Raiders expect to be more dynamic on offense this season under new quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll, adding weapons on that side of the ball throughout the offseason.

UFL Champion DC Defenders Make Obvious Choice, Name Full-time Head Coach

Winning a championship is usually a surefire will to keep a job. Just ask Shannon Harris. After guiding the DC Defenders to the 2025 UFL title while serving as interim head coach, that moniker was dropped as Harris was promoted to head coach.

UFL News / UFL on SI / July 25

UFL Relocation News Sparks Outrage, Action From Fans

The UFL is currently feeling the wrath of the fans who will not stand by in silence anymore. The bombshell report surfaced this week that the league was going to relocate all four USFL Conference teams (Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, and Memphis Showboats) to new cities.

UFL News / UFL on SI / July 25

Arizona Cardinals Sign UFL Standout to Address Defensive Line

After being thin and injury prone along the defensive line last season, the Arizona Cardinals dipped into the UFL to add to what’s suddenly looking like an area of strength.

UFL News / UFL on SI / July 25

UFL Ditching Four Markets, Moving to New Cities in 2026

Last year’s dip in attendance and ratings forced the UFL to make some swift changes to the league. No one could have imagined these were the changes that were going to be made.

DC Defenders News / Field Level Media / July 23

DC Defenders promote Shannon Harris to head coach

The DC Defenders removed the interim tag on Wednesday and named Shannon Harris as the head coach of the UFL team. Harris served as the interim head coach this past season and guided the Defenders to the 2025 UFL Championship.

UFL News / Field Level Media / July 23

Report: Birmingham among 4 UFL teams relocating

Half of the UFL's eight franchises are headed to new cities, Pro Football Newsroom reported on Tuesday. The four teams that comprised the USFL Conference -- the Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks and Memphis Showboats -- are relocating, per the report.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 28

49ers, Packers showed interest in former first-round pick making comeback

Damon Arnette returned to pro football this year with a season in the UFL, and his performance led to NFL interest. The former first-rounder wound up landing a contract with the Texans allowing him to compete for a roster spot during training camp.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Fan-favorite college kicker Harrison Mevis signs with NFL team

The man who became known as “The Thiccer Kicker” during his college career will get his shot at making the NFL. Former Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis is signing with the New York Jets, the team announced Wednesday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 18

Jets sign ex-UFL kicker who has a legendary nickname

The New York Jets have signed a kicker who has one of the greatest nicknames in sports history.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 17

Jets to sign notable UFL kicker to a deal

Moving on from Greg Zuerlein after three seasons, the Jets are set to hold a competition between far less experienced players. One of them is coming in from the UFL.

Jets HC provides injury update on edge-rusher Jermaine Johnson II

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UFL News / Field Level Media / June 15

Jordan Ta’amu leads Defenders over Panthers in UFL title game

Jordan Ta'amu passed for 390 yards and four touchdowns and the DC Defenders cruised to a 58-34 victory over the Michigan Panthers in the United Football League Championship game on Saturday night in St.

UFL News / Pro Football Talk / June 14

D.C. Defenders win UFL title, 58-34

The UFL has a new champion. The D.C. Defenders defeated the Michigan Panthers in St. Louis on Saturday night, 58-34. It was the most points scored by any team in two seasons of UFL action.

Tom Luginbill breaks down UFL championship game between Michigan and DC

The Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders meet Saturday night in St. Louis to decide the 2025 UFL championship.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 10

Panthers QB Bryce Perkins named UFL Offensive POY

Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins was named the 2025 UFL Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday. St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Pita Taumoepenu was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.

DC Defenders News / Athlon Sports / June 10

HBCU Alum One Win Away from Making Pro Football History

When Shannon Harris took over as head coach of the DC Defenders just a week before the 2025 UFL season kicked off, few outside the locker room believed he’d be here, one win from rewriting history books.

DC Defenders News / HBCUs on SI / June 9

DC Defenders Harris Could Become First HBCU Alum To Coach Pro Football Team To Title

After former head coach Reggie Barlow stepped down to take the job at Tennessee State, there was uncertainty about the DC Defender's direction. Barlow exited a week before the start of the 2025 UFL season, but the organization quickly selected Shannon Harris to be their new leader — a great choice.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 9