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Johnson leads late rally as Monsters edge Beaumont at Amsoil
Wide receiver Carlos Thompson Jr. hauled in a lone touchdown pass for the Minnesota Monsters in a two-point, come-from-behind victory over Beaumont on Saturday night in Duluth. Ben Sunne photo
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Johnson leads late rally as Monsters edge Beaumont at Amsoil

DULUTH, Minn. — Ja’Vonte Johnson threw two touchdown passes in the final two minutes, including the game-winner to LeDarian McAllister with 22 seconds remaining, as the Minnesota Monsters rallied past the Beaumont Renegades 42-40 Saturday night at Amsoil Arena. Minnesota trailed 40-29 before Johnson connected with Shiloh

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Monsters secure No. 3 seed

The six-team playoff format gives Nashville and Albany first-round byes. Minnesota will host Washington or Beaumont in the No. 3-versus-No. 6 quarterfinal, while Kentucky will host Michigan in the No. 4-versus-No. 5 matchup.

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Monsters overwhelm Barrels with relentless defense
Carlos Thompson Jr. caught four passes for 78 yards and three touchdowns against the Barrels' depleted secondary. Ben Sunne / Up North Anything Photography.
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Monsters overwhelm Barrels with relentless defense

Kentucky made sweeping roster changes Monday, announcing the suspension of eight players and the release of nine others in one of the most significant personnel overhauls of the Arena Football One season.

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Monsters add veteran indoor kicker

The Minnesota Monsters signed veteran kicker Michael Hall today as its strengthens its roster for the stretch run of the 2026 season. Hall, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound kicker, arrives after building a résumé that includes both collegiate success at Ottawa University Arizona and multiple stops in professional indoor

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