It’s been a busy holiday season for the DC Defenders in UFL free agency, and fans just got another early Christmas gift. WR Ty Scott has re-signed with the team, returning for a second stint with DC after an impressive rookie campaign.
Breaking: The DC Defenders have re-signed WR Ty Scott, per @FOXSports.
Ty Scott led the @XFLDefenders with 418 receiving yards in the #UFL, alongside three touchdowns. He was clutch throughout the year, averaging 16.7 YPR.
After a stint with the #Seahawks, Scott now returns… pic.twitter.com/nJJj3qSFNI
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) December 14, 2024
For the Defenders receiving core, this is big news. Ty Scott was absolutely tremendous for DC in 2024, leading the team with 418 receiving yards on just 25 receptions – scoring three touchdowns along the way.
Scott was an intriguing story in DC this year. He was grossly underutilized the first several weeks, despite showing up in multiple clutch moments for the Defenders. For example, Scott caught the go ahead touchdown for DC in their week two win against Houston.
The Defenders have captured the lead!
Jordan Ta’amu connects with Ty Scott on a picture perfect 17-yard TD.
Ta’amu follows it up with ANOTHER beautiful lofted pass to Alex Ellis, converting the 2pt conversion. #UFL
— Christian Paolantonio (@PaolantonioPFN) April 7, 2024
Even then, Ty didn’t become a starter until week eight of the regular season. Not only that, but Scott was only targeted 12 times through the first six games.
The Ty Scott Dilemma: Why the Low Usage % in DC?@ZachKeilman & I try to figure out why WR Ty Scott – one of the most productive receivers in the entire #UFL – can’t seem to get on the field more often for the @XFLDefenders.
(via @UFLPodcast) pic.twitter.com/r9RxHtszbr
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) April 19, 2024
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