On Friday, we saw two more players sign contracts for the 2025 UFL season. The Birmingham Stallions re-signed OT Christian DiLauro, while the Arlington Renegades added DE Durrell Johnson to their defense.
The #UFL has announced the following transactions pic.twitter.com/KSfKLG4I8y
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) December 27, 2024
OT Christian DiLauro | Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions have re-signed OL Christian DiLauro, bringing depth and starting experience back to the roster.
Stallions have re-signed their starting LT from 2024, Christian DiLauro.#UFL x #GiddyUp 🐎 pic.twitter.com/0QblqDriFa
— State of the Stallions 🏆🏆🏆 (@SOTStallions) December 28, 2024
DiLauro was an offseason addition for Birmingham this year, and earned a starting role for Skip Holtz and this offense right away. He started in eight of nine games he played in, and didn’t allow a single sack. Christian did struggle with penalties, though, with eight on the season.
With DiLauro returning to the roster, it’s a welcomed sight, as Zack Johnson – the All-UFL Guard, has made his way to the NFL with the 49ers. Birmingham has brought back quite a few of their offensive linemen, while signing some free agents as well.
DE Durrell Johnson | Arlington Renegades
The Arlington Renegades are signing DE Durrell Johnson from @LibertyFootball
From 20-22 he recorded 114 total tackles, 40.5 TFL, 14.5 sacks, and created 4 turnovers. The #DallasCowboys signed him as an UDFA in 2022 before he was waived/injured.#UFL pic.twitter.com/8TtektNIwT
— United Football Media (@The_UFM) December 27, 2024
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The Renegades continue to add new pieces to their defense for 2025. It was a unit that saw some struggles in 2024, and GM Rick Mueller is doing what he can to get things headed in a different direction for next season.
Durrell Johnson is an exciting prospect out of Liberty. He began his college career at ASA Juco College, racking up 59…