Not in 2023, coach Nolan’s first year at the helm, when a constant quarterback carousel and losing four straight games at home en route to a 4-6 record and ultimately led to an early playoff exit.

DC Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) runs the ball against the Michigan Panthers during the first quarter of the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis on Saturday, ...

Players in the UFL make a minimum salary of $62,005, up from $55,000 last year, and get a $4,000 housing stipend spread over 10 weeks.