The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday. The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract.
The United Football League unveiled three new franchises Tuesday ahead of the league's third season this spring: the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm.
Things change pretty fast in the sports world. In late July, it was reported by UFL reporter James Larsen that the Michigan Panthers and three other UFL teams were to be relocated after the 2025 season.
2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ben DiNucci is a huge advocate of spring football leagues, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback believes there are some issues that the United Football League needs to address if it wants to survive.