1+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) The Los Angeles Rams elevated kicker Harrison Mevis to the active roster for the second consecutive week, and he will be active against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Mevis, who was signed to the Rams' practice squad earlier this month, made all six of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 42-26 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He did not have a field-goal attempt. The Rams (7-2) will be facing the Seahawks (7-2) in a battle for first place in the NFC West. Both teams are tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for best record in the NFC. The Rams have made it a priority to revamp their kicking game after Joshua Karty missed five of his 15 field-goal attempts and three of his 26 extra-point attempts over the first eight games. Mevis, 23, was an All-America at Missouri and has spent time with the Carolina Panthers and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) The Los Angeles Rams elevated kicker Harrison Mevis to the active roster for the second consecutive week, and he will be active against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Mevis, who was signed to the Rams" practice squad earlier this month, made all six of his extra-point attempts in Sunday"s 42-26 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He did not have a field-goal attempt. The Rams (7-2) will be facing the Seahawks (7-2) in a battle for first place in the NFC West. Both teams are tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for best record in the NFC. The Rams have made it a priority to revamp their kicking game after Joshua Karty missed five of his 15 field-goal attempts and three of his 26 extra-point attempts over the first eight games. Mevis, 23, was an All-America at Missouri and has spent time with the Carolina Panthers…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (1402+ words) Aden Durde, who is from Middlesex, England, played in the NFL and NFL Europe, but is now the defensive coordinator for the Seahawks. Alika Jenner / Getty Images Working in the NFL was not a consideration for English football coaches until Aden Durde came along. Durde could play the game. A linebacker in NFL Europe, he progressed to the practice squads of the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs. After he retired in 2008, he realized he could coach, too. With the backing of his wife, some "unique breaks," and a determination to make things happen, Durde became the first Englishman to coach full-time in the NFL when he was hired by Atlanta in 2018. He left in 2021 to become Dallas" defensive line coach and joined Mike Macdonald"s staff in Seattle as defensive coordinator in 2024. Along the way, Durde hasn"t…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) The UFL will look very different in 2026, with three of the eight teams relocated and rebranded. It also will look very different behind the scenes. The spring league has announced that executive V.P. of football operations Daryl Johnston will not return in 2026. "The United Football League has decided not to renew Daryl Johnston's contract," the UFL said. "We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years." Johnston has become a fixture in recent iterations of non-football-season professional football. He served as the G.M. of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, which folded during its lone season. Johnston then became director of player personnel of the Dallas Renegades of the XFL, which also folded during its first season. Johnston emerged as executive V.P. of football operations for the reconstituted XFL. He retained…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) The UFL will look very different in 2026, with three of the eight teams relocated and rebranded. It also will look very different behind the scenes. The spring league has announced that executive V.P. of football operations Daryl Johnston will not return in 2026. "The United Football League has decided not to renew Daryl Johnston's contract," the UFL said. "We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years." Johnston has become a fixture in recent iterations of non-football-season professional football. He served as the G.M. of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, which folded during its lone season. Johnston then became director of player personnel of the Dallas Renegades of the XFL, which also folded during its first season. Johnston emerged as executive V.P. of football operations for the reconstituted XFL. He retained…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (136+ words) The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday. The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract. "We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years," the UFL statement read. Johnson has been a fixture in the professional spring football scene since 2018, when he served as general manager of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. In 2019, he became the director of player personnel for the XFL's Dallas Renegades. He helped to get the USFL off the ground in 2022. Johnston, 59, was better known as "Moose" and was beloved by Dallas Cowboys fans during an 11-season career (1989-99) that included three Super Bowl wins and two Pro Bowl selections....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (313+ words) The United Football League is in talks to license its branding for a video game, according to Insider Gaming. Mike Straw reports the UFL has held preliminary discussions with at least two companies about licensing the league's logos, uniforms, and branding for video game purposes. The companies weren't identified to protect sources who weren't authorized to discuss the negotiations. Those conversations have been ongoing for months as the league looks to expand its reach. EXCLUSIVE: I've learned that the UFL has had talks about licensing the league for a video game. " Mike Straw (@MikeStrawMedia) November 11, 2025 The league also let go of all eight team general managers and eliminated its teams in Michigan, Memphis and San Antonio. Meanwhile, the UFL has added teams in Columbus, Louisville and Orlando, placing a new emphasis on attendance as it enters its third season. It's…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (138+ words) The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday. The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract. "We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years," the UFL statement read. Johnson has been a fixture in the professional spring football scene since 2018, when he served as general manager of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. In 2019, he became the director of player personnel for the XFL's Dallas Renegades. He helped to get the USFL off the ground in 2022. Johnston, 59, was better known as "Moose" and was beloved by Dallas Cowboys fans during an 11-season career (1989-99) that included three Super Bowl wins and two Pro Bowl selections....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) As the UFL continues to make changes ahead of its 2026 season, the spring football league is parting ways with one of its most prominent executives. According to Pro Football Newsroom's James Larsen, the UFL has opted not to renew Daryl Johnston's contract. The former Dallas Cowboys fullback had served as the league's VP of Football Operations for the last two seasons after the USFL and XFL first merged to form the UFL ahead of its 2024 campaign. Johnston had originally joined the USFL as the upstart league's Executive Vice President of Football Operations in 2021. He previously worked as a team executive in spring football leagues, including the AAF (2019) and XFL (2020). "The United Football League has decided not to renew Daryl Johnston's contract," the UFL said in a statement to Larsen. "We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago (437+ words) As the United Football League (UFL) heads towards what will be a historic season in 2026, many questions still remain unanswered. Roster re-organization is one that has been on the minds of many as of late. On Monday, the UFL released a statement following UFL Rosters as we approach next year's season: "As the league finalizes the reorganization of its football operations, all team rosters will remain unchanged." Statement from the United Football League On Team Rosters:"As the league finalizes the reorganization of its football operations, all team rosters will remain unchanged." " UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) November 10, 2025 With the recent news of UFL General Managers being let go, and the reconstruction of the league's personnel, it put rosters in the balance. Rumors have already been swirling about rosters being re-organized, with Mike Repole's statements about moving local players to their home…...