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How Shannon Harris guided Defenders through Reggie Barlow departure
Shannon Harris took over the Defenders six days before the 2025 UFL season. His success in the role hasn't surprised his long-time mentor, Fred Kaiss.
Former HBCU quarterback is UFL Coach of the Year
The United Football League has named former HBCU quarterback Shannon Harris, now head coach of the DC Defenders, as the 2025 UFL Buddy Teevens Coach of the Year. As a former quarterback at Tennessee ...
Defenders vs. Battlehawks highlights: DC makes statement win, 36-18
The UFL playoffs are here! DC is taking on St. Louis in the XFL Conference title game on Sunday. Here are the highlights!
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Last Minute Change To Title Game: DC Defenders Look To Bring First UFL Title Back To DC
After reaching the XFL Championship in 2023, the DC Defenders took a step back in 2024, finishing with a 4-6 record and ...
DC Defenders Harris Could Become First HBCU Alum To Coach Pro Football Team To Title
Barlow (Alabama State) and Harris (Tennessee State) are both HBCU alumni who guided the DC Defenders into a chance to win the league championship. In 2023, Coach Barlow's DC squad was a 6.5-point ...
Battlehawks struggle on both sides in loss to Defenders
The Battlehawks surrendered five sacks to the Defenders and committed two turnovers. They lost one of four fumbles. The ...
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D.C. Defenders top St. Louis Battlehawks in UFL playoffs
The D.C. Defenders upended the Battlehawks on Sunday, 36-18, for the XFL Conference berth in next weekend’s UFL Championship. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu completed 18 of 26 passes for 204 yards, one ...