Getty Jordan Ta'amu playing for St. Louis in the XFL in 2020. A former Detroit Lions quarterback who spent parts of two seasons with the team has found a new home in the UFL — and could be headed for an MVP season. The spring and summer competitor to the NFL announced its group of MVP candidates for the 2026 season, including former Lions quarterback Jordan Ta’amu of the DC Defenders. Ta’amu bounced around the NFL for a few seasons, including two separate stints in Detroit, before settling into