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XFL co-owner Dany Garcia recognizes the DC Defenders as the 2023 North Division Champions after their 37-21 playoff win over the Seattle Sea Dragons at Audi Field, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Arlington Renegades’ championship fitting end for unconventional XFL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) 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. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Jordan Ta’amu learned from Taylor Heinicke. Now, Defenders quarterback wants to replicate his path

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

The XFL North Division Championship trophy being held up high after the Defenders victory over the Seattle Sea Dragons at Audi Field in Washington D.C., April 30, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

D.C. Defenders take on the Arlington Renegades in XFL Championship

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson stands on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raucous crowds revel in Washington franchise’s rumble to the top of the Rock’s XFL

By Matthew Paras and George Gerbo - The Washington Times

FILE - Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of &quot;Fast &amp; Furious Presents: Hobbs &amp; Shaw&quot; on July 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter. Reportedly the price is $15 million. The XFL had eight franchises and played five games out of a planned 10-game schedule before canceling the remainder of its season in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

XFL to bring back D.C. team in latest iteration of upstart league

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this June 4, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on as his players run drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams a day after his stunning play call cost the team its first win of the season. The still-winless Jets were seconds away from their first victory Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, until Williams inexplicably called for an all-out blitz against Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Former Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams back in football as XFL assistant

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips reacts to an officials call against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) **FILE**

Phillips, Haslett, Ward, Woodson headline list of XFL coaches

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

NFL partners with XFL to test out rule changes, safety measures

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke looks for a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Heinicke’s XFL stint shaped quarterback’s journey to Washington

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker breaks way from Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

P.J. Walker, former XFL QB, impresses in first NFL start for Panthers

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Actor Dwayne Johnson poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Jumanji The Next Level', in central London, Dec. 5, 2019. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson becomes part-owner of XFL

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of &quot;Fast &amp; Furious Presents: Hobbs &amp; Shaw&quot; on July 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter. Reportedly the price is $15 million. The XFL had eight franchises and played five games out of a planned 10-game schedule before canceling the remainder of its season in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson acquires XFL

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, Oliver Luck, XFL Commissioner and CEO, makes comments during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ** FILE **

Oliver Luck, former XFL commissioner, sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

A group of football fans cheer for the DC Defenders of the XFL in the league's inaugural game between the Defenders and the Seattle Dragons at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Joe Glorioso)

XFL shutdown disappointing outcome for those who took leap of faith

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In the XFL's second weekend of action, DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones scrambles away from pressure at Audi Field. Jones led the now-2-0 Defenders to a 27-0 rout of the New York Guardians. (All-Pro Reels photo/Brian Murphy) ** FILE **

XFL suspends operations with no plans to return in 2021

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

A group of football fans cheer for the DC Defenders of the XFL in the league's inaugural game between the Defenders and the Seattle Dragons at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Joe Glorioso)

DC Defenders among several XFL teams with home-field advantage, growing fan base

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones (12) looks to throw a pass against the Seattle Dragons during the first half of an XFL football game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton)

XFL viewership continues to fall

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In the XFL's second weekend of action, DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones scrambles away from pressure at Audi Field. Jones led the now-2-0 Defenders to a 27-0 rout of the New York Guardians. (All-Pro Reels photo/Brian Murphy) ** FILE **

DC Defenders see slight drop in ratings, still generate buzz in Week 2 of XFL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones (12) looks to throw a pass against the Seattle Dragons during the first half of an XFL football game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton)

LOVERRO: XFL debuts with surprisingly family, fan friendly focus

By Thom Loverro

DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones throws a pass against the Seattle Dragons in the inaugural game of the rebooted XFL at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Photo by All-Pro Reels / Brian Murphy) ** FILE **

DC Defenders host launch of XFL, win inaugural game over Seattle

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times