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James Larsen

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James Larsen

@JamesLarsenPFN

Romans 8:31 | UFL / USFL / XFL | Journalist · Insider · Photographer @UFLNewsroom / @PFNewsroom | Panelist @AroundTheUFL

Michigan

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Joined October 2016

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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jun 17, 2025
BREAKING: The Atlanta #Falcons are signing @XFLBrahmas RB Jashaun Corbin, per league source. Corbin led the #UFL in rushing yards (514), with 4 TD's to his name. Was one of the most electric playmakers in Payton Pardee's offense. First official #UFLToNFL signing in 2025.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Mar 10, 2024
BREAKING: Deestroying (Donald De La Haye Jr.) is currently set to be the starting kicker for the San Antonio Brahmas. The team has released Matt Ammendola, leaving @Deestroying as the lone kicker rostered. What a story. #UFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jan 30, 2024
BREAKING: YouTube Star Donald De La Haye Jr., aka "Deestroying", is signing with the San Antonio Brahmas of the #UFL, he announced in a video posted today. @Deestroying has been training with Nick Novak & Gary Zauner recently as a kicker. Interesting development here. #XFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Apr 7, 2024
BREAKING: The St. Louis Battlehawks just set a new modern spring football attendance record, with 40,317 fans in attendance. St. Louis is a SPORTS TOWN. And, spring football is HERE TO STAY. These @XFLBattlehawks fans are on another level. #UFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jul 23, 2025
SOURCES: The four new #UFL markets will be Boise (Idaho), Columbus (Ohio), Florida (likely Orlando), and Kentucky (Louisville/Lexington). Blockbuster moves to be announced by the league over the coming weeks.
James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jul 23, 2025
BREAKING: Major changes are coming to the #UFL, per multiple sources. USFL Markets in Michigan, Houston, Birmingham, and Memphis are all being relocated for the 2026 season. Plenty more changes to come. The UFL is blowing it up this offseason.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Feb 14, 2024
DEVELOPING: QB AJ McCarron is planning to sign back to the St. Louis Battlehawks, source says. A.J. was officially released by the Bengals today, and I'm told his return to the @XFLBattlehawks could be as soon as this week. Huge for the city. QB1 back in action. #UFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jul 23, 2025
BREAKING: Major changes are coming to the #UFL, per multiple sources. USFL Markets in Michigan, Houston, Birmingham, and Memphis are all being relocated for the 2026 season. Plenty more changes to come. The UFL is blowing it up this offseason.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Apr 2, 2024
The #UFL kickoff rules require kickers to feature a big leg. We've heard ST coaches mention this time and time again leading up to the UFL season. In week one, Deestroying (Donald De La Haye Jr.), led all kickers in YPA on kickoffs. His average distance (for five kicks) was
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Dec 23, 2024
WATCH: @TheUFL dropped an ad during yesterday's #Lions-#Bears matchup featuring Jake Bates' making his 64 yard game winner in the @USFLPanthers home opener. "Wonder where this guy is now?" Love to see this type of #UFL marketing by FOX (📹 @LanePFN):
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Feb 14, 2024
BREAKING: The Birmingham Stallions have signed QB Matt Corral, per the team. Corral has had a couple of NFL stints with New England and Carolina. Was tremendous at Ole Miss. Huge get for the @USFLStallions. #UFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Feb 20, 2025
News: St. Louis is expected to host the 2025 #UFL Championship, per sources. With scheduling conflicts at other potential venues, The Dome At America's Center is the most likely option for June 14th. Barring any last minute changes, the #Battlehawks could host at home.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Jun 18, 2025
NEWS: The Dallas Cowboys are signing @USFLStallions DT Perrion Winfrey, per @AaronWilson_NFL. @PerrionGSD earned All-#UFL honors this season with Birmingham, as a key force up front with 29 tackles & a sack. Another Stallion headed to Dallas.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Oct 21, 2025
DB Nick Whiteside had a legendary performance tonight in the #Lions win: 2 TKL 3 PBU's 90.6 Defensive Grade (@PFF) The former SVSU & #Battlehawks product with a statement. Made a play every time he was tested. More proof that the #UFL produces PLAYMAKERS.
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Oct 21, 2025
NICK WHITESIDE CANNOT BE STOPPED What a night for the former Battlehawk. #UFLtoNFL
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James Larsen
@JamesLarsenPFN
Aug 19, 2025
BREAKING: The Pittsburgh #Steelers are signing @USFLPanthers DE Kenny Willekes, per sources. Willekes is coming off a tremendous #UFL campaign in Michigan; with 31 tackles, 4 sacks, & 28 QB pressures to his name. One of the UFL's top edge rushers from 2024-2025. #UFLtoNFL
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