Former TSU Alum Shannon Harris has been named the interim head coach for the D.C. Defenders for 2025 UFL Season

DC Defenders Head Coach Reggie Barlow has stepped down to become the new head football coach at Tennessee State University.

DC Defenders Quarterbacks Coach Shannon Harris has been named the interim head coach for the 2025 Season.

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— United Football League (@TheUFL) March 23, 2025

Head Coach Reggie Barlow has stepped down to become the new head football coach at Tennessee State University.

Quarterbacks Coach Shannon Harris has been named the interim head coach for the 2025 UFL Season. pic.twitter.com/elB0T1ETa1

— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) March 23, 2025

New Coach Shannon Harris is ready to Defend the District 🛡️ pic.twitter.com/BR3YIvrIMD

— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) March 24, 2025

“He truly understands the culture”

General Manager Von Hutchins on the hiring of Head Coach Shannon Harris pic.twitter.com/51SNeQhRQt

— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) March 23, 2025

Defend the District 🛡️
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— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) January 2, 2025