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Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Joined: May 11, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; DC Defenders wide receiver Ty Scott (19) runs the ball in the second half against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Multiple D.C. Defenders Wide Receivers Currently On NFL Rosters

Yet another D.C. Defenders wide receiver has made it onto an NFL regular-season roster. This time, Ty Scott is rejoining the Seattle Seahawks, having made a strong impression during training camp.

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Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Adrian Martinez (15) scrambles for a first down as Washington Commanders safety Ben Nikkel (48) pursues during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets May Add Several UFL Standouts To Practice Squad

UFL MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez, D.C. Wide Receiver Brandon Smith and San Antonio lineman Kohl Levao did not make the Jets' final active roster but seem to be on their way to joining the team's practice squad.

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Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Luis Perez (11) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Luis Perez's Last NFL Shot May Have Come After LA Chargers Release

Despite a late arrival to LA Chargers training camp, Luis Perez made a strong early impression, but an uneven preseason performance saw the UFL standout miss the final cut.

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UFL MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez-New York Jets
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UFL Players To Watch In Week 2 of NFL Preseason

The UFL is touting that 60 of its players have signed NFL contracts. 47 of them will see action during this weekend's NFL preseason.

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Feb 18, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Arlington Renegades head coach Bob Stoops talks on the field prior to a game against the Vegas Vipers at Choctaw Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
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Which UFL Coach Will Be Next To Depart?

John DeFilippo is the first head coach from the 2024 UFL to depart, and it's likely he won't be the last with coaches no longer under contract.

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Apr 22, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; New Jersey Generals head coach Mike Riley grins as he talks with New Jersey Generals quarterback De'Andre Johnson (1) in the first half at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
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Potential Candidates For Vacant Memphis Showboats Coaching Job

The first coaching opening in the UFL comes as a result of John DeFilippo stepping down as Memphis's head coach. Who could take over the Showboats heading into the 2025 season?

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UFL NFL Signings
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UFL Announces More NFL Player Signings as League Surpasses USFL Total from 2023

A rash of injuries as NFL teams prepare to play the league's first full slate of preseason games has opened the door for more UFL player signings.

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UFL To NFL Pipeline
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UFL to NFL Pipeline Update: Nearly 40 Player Signings

As the first full slate of NFL preseason games approach, the United Football League has seen nearly 10 percent of its players sign NFL contracts since mid-June.

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D.C. Defenders WR Brandon Smith Catches On With New NFL Team
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D.C. Defenders, Arlington Renegades Receivers Catch on New York Jets

The UFL-to-NFL pipeline continues to grow as more teams add spring pro standouts, such as Brandon Smith and Isaiah Winstead to the New York Jets.

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The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame game Chicago Bears vs, the Houston Texans at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton Thursday ,August 1 , 2024.
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New NFL Kickoff Inspired by XFL Shows Kinks in Debut

The NFL's new kickoff, inspired by the XFL, proved to be a work in progress in its debut during Thursday night's Hall of Fame preseason opener as teams tried to iron out the kinks.

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New York Jets Sign UFL MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez
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MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez Becomes 25th UFL Player to Sign NFL Contract

The opening of NFL training camps has seen an increase in the number of teams signing UFL standouts. The latest features the UFL's MVP, quarterback Adrian Martinez, signing on with the New York Jets

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Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans place kicker Jake Bates (49) kicks an extra point against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
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Michael Badgley Injury Gives All-UFL Kicker Jake Bates Leg Up in NFL Bid

All-UFL kicker Jake Bates's chances of being the Detroit Lions' kicker come opening day have increased after news of Michael Badgley's season-ending injury.

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