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

Ta'amu Leads DC's Epic 37-33 Comeback Win over Renegades

April 27, 2025 - ARLINGTON, TX - Trailing 27-12 with 1:19 left in the first half, the DC Defenders (4-1, 2-1 XFL) flipped a switch and outscored the Arlington Renegades (3-2, 2-1 XFL) 25-6 for a 37-33 road win and regained sole possession of first place in the XFL conference. Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was the driving force for DC's offense and recorded a season-high 308 passing yards and matched a career-high four total touchdowns in the win (three passing, one rushing). In a pure two-minute drill trailing 33-30 with 1:53 left in the game... Full Story

'Busy as Ever': Jaydon Mickens Handles Business on and off the Field

April 25, 2025 - Awaiting the kickoff in front of a packed Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl LV, Jaydon Mickens savored the moment he was in. He was about to return the opening kickoff in a Super Bowl for the 11-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by future Hall of Famer Tom Brady. First, he had to battle the sea of flashing lights before toe met leather. "My most vivid memory was the kickoff. I was the first one to return it so just the lights flashing before the game and how it went from one flash to just a multitude of flashing. I'm just loo... Full Story

Ta'amu, Harris and Tillery Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

April 22, 2025 - D.C Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, Arlington Renegades cornerback Ajene Harris, and Birmingham Stallions safety JoJo Tillery were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for week four of the UFL season. Ta'amu earned offensive player honors for the second straight week by completing 19-of-31 passes for 299 yards with one touchdown and adding 10 carries for 74 yards and another score in the Defenders' 24-18 loss to the San Antoni... Full Story

Defenders Fall Short to Brahmas in 24-18 Loss

April 21, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Despite 374 yards of total offense from quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, the DC Defenders (3-1, 1-1 XFL) were unable to gain traction late and lost 24-18 to the San Antonio Brahmas (1-3, 1-2 XFL) at Audi Field Sunday. Trailing 24-18 with 4:18 left in the game, DC had one last drive to even the score and possibly take a late lead. Beginning on their own 17-yard line, the offense began to roll when running back Abram Smith extended the drive with a 12-yard rush on a third and two. Ta'amu rode that momentum and ... Full Story

• Ta'amu Leads DC's Epic 37-33 Comeback Win over Renegades - April 27, 2025
  
• 'Busy as Ever': Jaydon Mickens Handles Business on and off the Field - April 25, 2025
  
• Ta'amu, Harris and Tillery Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - April 22, 2025
  
• Defenders Fall Short to Brahmas in 24-18 Loss - April 21, 2025
  
• Defenders DE Andre Mintze Named UFL Defensive Player of the Week - April 16, 2025
  
• I Love Football: Defenders Host Brahmas in a 'Celebration of Football' Game on Easter Sunday - April 16, 2025
  
• Ta'amu, D.C. Defense and Potter Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - April 15, 2025
  
• Unfinished Business: Abram Smith Returns to the Field After Third ACL Injury - April 14, 2025
  
• Ta'amu Totals Three Touchdowns, Defense Stands Tall in 27-15 Win over St. Louis - April 14, 2025
  
• Defenders Rally Late to Sink Showboats, 17-12 - April 6, 2025
  
• Defenders Football in Peak Bloom as Team Celebrates First-Ever 'Blossom Bowl' against Memphis Showboats on Saturday, April 5 - April 3, 2025
  
• McCrane, Hines III Named UFL Players of the Week - April 2, 2025
  
• Saylors, Hines and Nacua Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - April 1, 2025
  
• Defenders Defense Stifles Stallions in Season Opener, 18-11 - March 31, 2025
  
• DC Defenders Return to Spring Football in 'Red Zone' Home Opener on Saturday, March 30 at Audi Field - March 27, 2025
  
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D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu sports the U.S. Army patch on his jersey
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League: United Football League
Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
Website: D.C. Defenders site
Schedule: Full D.C. Defenders Schedule Statistics: Full D.C. Defenders Statistics

Sun., Apr 27	W	D.C. 37 at Arlington 33	Final
Sun., Apr 20	L	San Antonio 24 at D.C. 18	Final
Sun., Apr 13	W	D.C. 27 at St. Louis 15	Final
Sat., Apr 5	W	Memphis 12 at D.C. 17	Final
Sun., Mar 30	W	Birmingham 11 at D.C. 18	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the D.C. 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
  

• Arlington Renegades run out of answers as DC Defenders close out last-minute stunner - UFL Dallas Morning News (April 28)
  
• United Football League Week 5 roundup: DC Defenders rally into first place - UFL AL.com (April 28)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders Week 5 Victory Speech: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: Physical Football. #ufl @gatorade - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders Week 5 Postgame Press Conference: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders vs. Arlington Renegades Highlights: United Football League - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: FOR THE DISTRICT #ufl #dcdefenders - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: Chris Rowland Touchdown! @verizon #DCDefenders - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: Jordan Ta'Amu Is HEATING UP #jordantaamu #heatingup #ufl #football @verizon - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• VIDEO: Ta'Amu Sanders #ufl #football @verizon - UFL YouTube (April 27)
  
• Brahmas' upset of Defenders highlight biggest storylines from UFL Week 4 - UFL NewsBreak - San Antonio (April 22)
  
• Brahmas end road trip with first win before home opener in Alamodome - UFL KSAT (April 22)
  
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