Andre Mintze takes PTO to help DC Defenders in UFL championship run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Andre Mintze, former Denver Broncos linebacker, returned to the United Football League after taking paid time off from his day job. Mintze had been with the DC Defenders from 2023 to 2025 before resuming his business career. With the Defenders two games away from the championship, he played in a playoff game last weekend, contributing to their advancement to the United Bowl. Mintze expressed his excitement for playing football again, stating it has been a passion since childhood. The Defenders will face the Louisville Kings in the United Bowl on Saturday.
- •Mintze played for the Broncos in 2021 before joining the UFL.
- •He took PTO to participate in the UFL playoffs.
- •DC Defenders advanced to the United Bowl after a playoff win.
- •Defenders face Louisville Kings on Saturday in the championship game.
- •Mintze previously won a UFL title last season.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Broncos OLB took PTO from day job to return to UFL for championship run
"Andre Mintze, who started his football career with the Broncos, took PTO from his business job to return to the UFL for a championship run.
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