It’s been a busy week for the DC Defenders. Amidst 15 re-signings, the Defenders have also brought back safety Montae Nicholson, as they look to rebuild and refine Gregg Williams’ defensive unit.
The #UFL has announced the following transactions pic.twitter.com/RbVK7VZo06
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) October 4, 2024
Montae Nicholson has been a part of the Defenders’ secondary unit for the last two seasons. He joined DC ahead of the XFL’s inaugural campaign, where the Defenders made a Championship run. That year he totaled six tackles, playing in just five games.
Nicholson returned to DC for the UFL’s season this year, once again not seeing much action early on. However, he ended up playing in week six and seven – impressing enough to earn a starting role in the final three games.
In the final two outings, Montae had absolutely tremendous grades, according to PFF. He had 22 tackles this season, alongside two interceptions which both came across the final two weeks of action.
MONTAE THE THINGS YOU DO 🤩#UFL2024 #DefendDC pic.twitter.com/OOfmAw4XEK
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) June 2, 2024
See also
With DC’s defensive struggles in 2024, Montae Nicholson was someone who stepped up in a legitimate way the final few games of the year. He’s got NFL experience, with 126 tackles and three interceptions with the Washington Commanders.
Said earlier Montae Nicholson was damn athletic. Runs down the seam with Cooper here without any troubles pic.twitter.com/MhsnCytdjS
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 25, 2017
General Manager Von Hutchins has been very active this week, bringing back players that served in key roles for DC this past year. That said, considering their 4-6 record in 2024, expect there to be some serious changes in specific position groups.
What are your thoughts on Montae Nicholson re-signing with the DC Defenders? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation…