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UFL Training Camp Cuts for All Eight Teams, Rosters Reduced to 58

Training camp rosters for the eight UFL teams were cut to 58 players on Sunday.

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D.C. Defenders Release 15 Players in First Wave of UFL Roster Cuts

The D.C. Defenders have trimmed down their roster from 75 to 58 in the first wave of league cuts, with eight more names to follow by March 24 when the 50-man rosters are due.

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The Markcast Podcast: UFL News Roundup, Uniforms, Broadcasters, Merchandise

John Lewis of "John Lewis Sports" joins Reid Johnson on The Markcast to react to the newly unveiled UFL uniforms, new team merchandise, the UFL on ESPN broadcast team, UFL pre-season hype, and more!

Under Armour and the UFL announce their official partnership for league uniforms and apparel

UFL, Under Armour Uniform Deal Set for 2024 Season

Under Armour has become the official licensed partner of the UFL for uniforms, sideline apparel, fan gear and more.

Dec 2, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center J.C. Hassenauer (60) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Chauncey Rivers (97) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 19-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

D.C. Defenders, Birmingham Stallions Execute Trade Days Before First Wave of Cuts

The D.C. Defenders and Birmingham Stallions executed the first trade of UFL training camp just days before teams pare down their rosters from 75 to 58.

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ESPN Unveils 2024 UFL Kickoff Season Broadcast Teams

In a move initially reported earlier this week by UFLSIFN, ESPN has officially unveiled its broadcast teams for the upcoming 2024 UFL season.

May 31, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vyncint Smith (81) participates in organized team activities at AdventHealth Training Center Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Unsettled D.C. Defenders Receiving Corps Sees More Change as Inaugural Season Approaches

There has been a revolving door at wide receiver for the D.C. Defenders since UFL training camp began over a week ago.

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FOX, ESPN/ABC Set to Announce UFL Broadcast Teams

With the inaugural UFL season drawing closer, the league's broadcast partners FOX and ESPN/ABC are planning to roll out their broadcast teams for the newly merged league's games in the near future.

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UFL, Under Armour Expand Partnership with Minority Coaches Coalition

The UFL and Under Armour expanded a partnership with the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches.

Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mike Harley Jr. (82) reacts during the first half against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

D.C. Defenders Stay Busy with Roster Cuts Looming

The D.C. Defenders officially welcomed back one of their top players from last year, signed another receiver and placed their first player on season-ending injured reserve.

The Birmingham Stallions celebrate after beating the Pittsburgh Maulers for the USFL championship at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Three-Peat? Odds to Win UFL Title led by Two-Time USFL Champs

DraftKings released the odds for the 2024 UFL Championship with the Birmingham Stallions coming in as the favorites to win a third title in a row.

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UFL To Unveil Uniform Updates Next Week

The United Football League is expected to provide an update on team uniforms for the 2024 season next week.

Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (82) is tackled by Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (26) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Obstacles for Former Giants Tight End to Make D.C. Defenders

The D.C. Defenders filled the one opening on their 75-player training camp roster by signing veteran former New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith.

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The Markcast Podcast: What You Need to Know Before March 30 UFL Kickoff

Greg Parks of UFLBoard.com joins Reid Johnson on The Markcast to discuss UFL training camp news thus far, recent roster signings, quarterback battles and more.

A.J. McCarron won league MVP for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2023.

College Football QBs of Yesteryear Re-Emerge on UFL Rosters

The UFL—a league formed following the merger of the XFL and USFL—features a number of notable quarterbacks from college football and previous iterations of the spring leagues.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Chauncey Rivers (47) leaps over New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) after White was tackled by Green Bay Packers' Jack Heflin (90) in the second half during their preseason football game on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mjs Gpg Heflin 08212021 0020

D.C. Defenders Add Edge Rusher to Training Camp Roster

The D.C. Defenders filled one of the openings on their training camp roster by signing former Houston Roughnecks edge rusher Chauncey Rivers.

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Around the UFL: Teams Try to Lure Fringe NFL Players to Join League

Forming a UFL roster is comprised chiefly of convincing players who have been in the NFL to utilize the new league to create a pathway back.

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Around the UFL: Training Camp Analysis

UFL training camp is well underway, but changes are still coming for the league's teams as they prepare for the inaugural season.

Incarnate Word's Darion Chafin wins the Next Level Athlete of the Year award during Texoma's Nexstar Sports Awards banquet at D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

St. Louis Battlehawks Add Former Incarnate Word Wide Receiver

The St. Louis Battlehawks brought on former Incarnate Word wide receiver Darion Chafin to their crowded wide receiver room on Sunday.

Former Texas Tech and Houston Texans receiver Keke Coutee, was in the New Orleans Saints' 2023 training camp, has signed with the UFL's D.C Defenders.

Former Texas Tech, Houston Texans Receiver Signs UFL Contract

Former Texas Tech Red Raiders, Houston Texans receiver Keke Coutee signed with the D.C. Defenders of the United Football League.