Spring football returns this weekend under a new name -- but the D.C. Defenders will bring back a roster of familiar faces for home games at Audi Field.
D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu following t through on making a throw during an XFL game against the Seattle Sea Hawks at Audi Field in Washington D.C., April 30, 2023. Spring football returns this weekend under a new name — but the D.C. Defenders will bring back a roster of familiar faces for home games at Audi Field.and bring professional football to eight cities, including Washington. The Defenders open their third season on the road Sunday against the San Antonio Brahmas.
With the dawn of another spring league comes hope for athletes chasing their dreams. Running back Cam’Ron Harris will join the Defenders’ starting lineup following a backup role last year. After working at a car dealership to start 2023, the Miami product joined the Defenders for theowners, is ready for action. “I never achieved my NFL dream, but being in this position to help make other people’s dreams come true is the greatest feeling in the world,” he wrote on X.
When the Defenders hit Audi Field for their home opener on April 7, fans will recognize many of the names on the field. Reigning XFL Player of the Year Jordan Ta’amu will return to take snaps after a preseason stint with the Minnesota Vikings. Safety D.J.
“We’re like a proud uncle or dad to see those guys get an opportunity to go and actually stick with NFL teams,” returning coach Reggie Barlow told The Washington Post. “That’s the part of this process that I really like, to go and bring new guys into the fold, coach them up and develop them and put them in your system.”’s Coach of the Year led the Defenders to a championship game appearance before losing to the underdog Arlington Renegades.
For the Defenders, expectations are high for 2024. They host the third-shortest odds to win the title, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
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