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XFL and Under Armour Announce Exclusive Uniform Partnership for 2023 Season

December 7, 2022

New York, NY - The XFL announced it has selected Under Armour as the League's Official Uniform Partner. Beginning in the 2023 XFL season, Under Armour will be the exclusive provider of all on-field uniforms, including jerseys, base layer, sideline and training apparel, for all XFL teams.

"We have built an incredibly strong relationship with Under Armour over the years as our trusted partner with Project Rock," said XFL Owner Dwayne Johnson. "We have become industry leaders in game-changing, innovative products, specifically designed and tested for premium performance, which made them the perfect partners for our XFL brand. For almost two years now, we have been working closely with Under Armour to ensure these new uniforms not only represent the pride and history of each city, but are also designed to withstand the physicality of this sport and each player leaving it all on the field come game day. Now it's time for our players to gear up and ball out XFL style for the 2023 season."

"Uniforms are a unique and important part of the League, our team brands, and our players representing the cities they play for. We think these home and away designs are ones that our fans will be proud to wear. In partnering with Under Armour, we've found a brand that not only shares our love for the game of football, but also our commitment to innovation with the goal of bringing athletes and the game to the next level," said Russ Brandon, President of the XFL.

ZOA Energy Named Official and Exclusive Energy Drink of the XFL

December 15, 2022

New York, NY - The XFL announced a partnership with ZOA Energy, the delicious, better-for-you energy drink, establishing ZOA as the Official and Exclusive Energy Drink of the XFL. Throughout the season, ZOA and the XFL will roll out curated fan-first experiences and activations, both in and out of the stadiums. From pregame tailgates and fanfests to branded giveaways, tastings, and engaging promotions, loyal fans will have access to exclusive ticket offers for all home games. Further, every end zone in each stadium will be transformed into the official "ZOA Energy Fan Zone," where the most spirited fan will be honored as the "ZOA Energy Fan of the House."

"We are thrilled to add ZOA Energy, a rapidly growing and exciting brand, to our list of League partners," said Russ Brandon, President of the XFL. "XFL fans always bring the energy on game day. In partnership with ZOA, we can ignite that energy and their passion for football with exclusive experiences and events throughout the season. The ZOA brand aligns strongly with ours, purpose-driven, fan-focused and innovative - and to collaborate in a way that connects with fans and players alike is exactly what we look for in a partner."

Valor Send Cardale Jones to IFL Massachusetts Pirates

December 29, 2022

Boston, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have been sent QB Cardale Jones for the 2023 season from the XFL's Washington Valor. Pirates Co-Owner, Jawad Yatim said "Cardale is a winner. He has the ability to create and improvise, obviously has a live arm and has competed at the highest levels of football. We're excited to insert his skill set and abilities within our organization. We want a locker room full of enthusiasm this year and my conversations with Cardale have only reflected that sentiment. We're really glad to have him."

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XFL and Virtual Tables Announce Partnership

January 23, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL and Virtual Tables, the leader in providing virtual venues of fandom, today announced a partnership to incorporate their DigiSign product into the League's fan engagement offerings. Through DigiSign, the XFL and Virtual Tables will create a set of exclusive fan events that will allow participants to engage with players and coaches in either a one-on-one or group experience. These unique meet-and-greet experiences will feature virtual autographs and personalized digital keepsakes with participation from players and coaches from all eight teams.

"As a league, we promised to break down the barriers between fans and players by being forward-thinking and accessible," said Janet Duch, XFL Chief Marketing and Team Business Operations Officer. "DigiSign's technology will help us connect and interact with our fans while our teams spend the season practicing in the XFL Hub in Arlington."

XFL and BCL Unveil New Fan Loyalty Program

February 2, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL and Blockchain Creative Labs, FOX’s Web3 media and creative technology company, are launching an all-new fans loyalty program in conjunction with the league’s twenty-third season. Fan Passes will allow members to participate in weekly in-season predictions on game outcomes to show off their football knowledge, accumulate points and receive commemorative Game Passes for attending games in any of the league’s host cities. Pass holders also will have the opportunity to participate in challenges to earn additional points and level up to higher tier passes.

XFL and ESPN Announce Debut for Original Docuseries Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream

February 5, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL announced the debut of its original, nine-part docuseries, Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream, in partnership with broadcast partner ESPN. Directed by Peter Berg, the series follows the creation of the League under new ownership and highlights the unique stories and development of its players and coaches throughout the entire season. With 32 teams, 1600 players, 300 coaches, Player 54 is a visual manifestation of the League's motto: where dreams meet opportunity. The original series takes fans behind the scenes of what it takes to grow a league, showcasing the human stories that exist within the XFL on and off the field. It is a character-driven look at the inspiring, unconventional, and even heartbreaking journeys of the players and head coaches whose professional aspirations are just beginning or getting a second chance. "The opportunity to use our partnership with ESPN to showcase these dynamic stories and demonstrate the XFL's potential is a pivotal aspect of our mission," said Vince McMahon Owner. "Player 54 is the culmination of many of the things that make the XFL special, but, most importantly, it focuses on our players and coaches, the soul and heartbeat of our league. Since the beginning, we've been committed to elevating these players, providing them with a platform to share their stories, cultivate their individual brands, and establish themselves as professional athletes. This docuseries is a powerful tool in telling these athletes narratives, connecting with our fans, and building a 'League of Tomorrow'."

"Player 54 is a deeply personal reality for me," said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. "There are 53 players on an NFL roster. I was number 54. I was good, but not good enough. I was ready, I was hungry, and I waited for that NFL phone call that never came. I never got that shot to prove myself and that seminal moment in my life put a chip on my shoulder that has never and will never go away. Years later, life has brought me to the XFL and I'm grateful to share my experience with our players all of whom have that same chip on their shoulders. I hope everyone enjoys watching the XFL process as much I've enjoyed this 'life comes full circle' ride."

EA Ships All New XFL Video Game

February 7, 2023

Redwood City, CA - Electronic Arts announced that XFL Football, the newest game under the EA Sports brand, has shipped to stores nationwide. With XFL Football, gamers can now experience the excitement of the gridiron with fast-paced, high-scoring offenses and the ability to play with the unique XFL specific rules. "EA is the premiere sports videogame developer and we're thrilled to have worked with them on this project," said Doug Whaley, XFL Senior Vice President. "EA Sports XFL Football captures the passion of our sport and gives fans an opportunity to experience the action for themselves."

"The XFL was an amazing league to work with and we strived to create a game that accurately depicts their unique brand of football," said Mike Taramykin, Senior Producer, EA Tiburon. "XFL Football has features that will appeal to both XFL fans and sports fans alike."

XFL to Hold First-Ever College Draft

February 10, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL announced details for its first-ever College Draft. The 3-round traditional draft takes place on February 22. Head Coaches and General Managers for all thirty-two XFL teams will remotely draft the rights to 96 players who are eligible to join professional football. The XFL will provide real-time coverage of the 2023 College Draft through its social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. To allow for the increased number of players, XFL team rosters expand from 55 to 90 players during the offseason. Drafted rookies will be placed on XFL rosters with players who finish the 2023 season on active and reserve lists. All players who sign an XFL contract, including players who remain under contract from the 2023 season, will have an "NFL Out" until the conclusion of Week 16 of the NFL season.

"We are building the XFL for long-term success and our first-ever College Draft demonstrates our clear focus on building winning teams for 2023, 2024 and beyond," said Russ Brandon, XFL President. "The XFL will continue to search for and evaluate the best players to join our league. We are excited to see who the next XFL star will be to turn an opportunity with the XFL into a springboard for success. Conducting our inaugural College Draft shows that the XFL is committed to providing these talented players an alternative route to pursue their professional football dreams."

XFL Announces Bolt6 as Official Instant Replay Partner

February 11, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL announced Bolt6, an innovative sports software developer, as its Official Instant Replay Partner. Bolt6's industry-leading technology will capture all the game-day angles and make them centrally available thanks to its new collaborative and infinitely scalable replay platform, making the XFL the first American football league to utilize a fully cloud-based replay system. Bolt6 will be used by departments across the XFL including football operations, officiating, health and safety, and broadcasting - to leverage its real-time video capture to make key decisions on the sidelines and in the booth. Video feeds from all broadcast and specialist cameras are encoded and sent into Bolt6's cloud-based platform, which is then aggregated and disseminated to on-field officials, coaches on the sidelines and the XFL Command Center, virtually capturing a 360° video for instant play review. Bolt6's technology will enable collaboration across the league and allow the XFL to better support its athletes' training and development through easily accessible and readily available video playback.

"With Bolt6, we are completely revolutionizing how we store, view, and utilize video content and replay, unlocking a new chapter of innovation for not only our League but for the entire sport," said Russ Brandon, XFL President. "Having universal access to instantly replay footage opens new opportunities to educate our organization for key decision-making and elevate gameplay while bringing unique content to our fans. Beyond the impressive technology, Bolt6 shares our dedication to enhancing the game of football. This is an extremely important partnership for the League as it reinforces our ongoing commitment to embracing innovation to advance the future of football."

XFL and Genius Sports Strike Official Fan Engagement Partnership

February 12, 2023

New York, NY - The XFL announced that Genius Sports Limited has been named the Official Free-to-Play Provider of the league. To help the XFL expand its digital audience and drive fan engagement levels, Genius Sports has built a new "XFL Pick'Em" game. This free-to-play game asks fans to predict the outcome of upcoming XFL matchups, including various proposition bets related to games, players, and teams. To gamify the experience, fans are asked to bet with football tokens, creating parlays to increase their potential score and improve their ranking on the league-wide leaderboard. Weekly winners will be eligible for a variety of prizes, including XFL Shop gift cards, and a grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to the 2023 XFL Championship Game. "We continue to align ourselves with the best partners in the business to drive innovation and develop new ways to immerse our fans into the action of the game," said Wendy Bass, XFL Chief Business & Legal Officer. "Genius is a leader in exploring the new frontier of next generation fan engagement. By working with Genius, we can leverage their expertise across technology and data management to make the XFL a more compelling and dynamic viewing experience for the benefit of fans, partners, and stakeholders."

"For every sports league, an official data strategy that drives both new revenues and fan engagement levels is vitally important," said Sean Conroy, Executive Vice President at Genius Sports. "We're thrilled to partner with the XFL, connecting their games with the media and betting sectors while creating meaningful fan interactions through the bespoke XFL Pick'Em solution."

'Tenacious' rush-end James Vaughters Returns to XFL for Fun and to Win

February 13, 2023

Chicago, IL - James Vaughters knows exactly what he brings to the football field. And there’s no way to stop it from happening if you’re the enemy, which is why the Chicago Enforcers are thrilled to have him back in their XFL stable. “‘Aggression’ is the one word that I would use,” said Vaughters. “‘Tenacious’ that’s a good word, too. ‘Resilient’ it’s a good word, as well. I mean, I don’t think I’ve ever really had the opportunity to not play that way, if that makes sense. I’ve always gotten coached or coaches have always said that my greatest strength is my violence, intelligence and effort, and I think that you have to be able to do all those things with aggression and football to be for me, at least good.”

The Enforcers are banking on him to be at least good in his XFL comeback after honing his craft for the last three years in the NFL. Fact is they’re seeing Vaughters as a cornerstone of the defense during the upcoming campaign and the 6-foot-2, 250lb Chicago native intends to be that guy after three NFL stops with the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he combined to appear in 27 games, posting 33 tackles and 2.5 sacks, but was never tapped on the shoulder to be a starter. “I was really a bit of a reserve player playing when other guys got hurt,” said Vaughters of his time in the NFL. “So I think that being able to come back up as someone that maybe has a little bit more favor and an opportunity to earn time to play a lot is something I look forward to. Something that a lot of guys who play football, college, pro and high school football always are seeking the opportunity to really see what it feels like to to be favored on a weekly basis and be a starter on a weekly basis and I look forward to that and hopefully, that will feel a lot different than the last time I was here. So I’m thankful that I was able to come here the first time around and enjoy the game in a way that I wasn’t necessarily sure was possible when I was going through the uphill battle that I began to understand that I was going to have as a professional.” Simply put, he’s back with the Enforcers because he wants to win and have fun doing it.

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Initial XFL Rosters Announced

February 5, 2023

San Francisco, CA –


2023 Orlando Apollos - HC Steve Spurrier, OC Shane Matthews, DC Ron Zook, GM Tim Ruskell, QBs Garrett Gilbert, Connor Cook and Brandon Peters, RBs Akeem Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson, AcaCedric Ware and Tre Harbison, WRs Antonio Callaway, Jalin Marshall, Cody Core, Kalija Lipscomb, Khalil McClain, Jaydon Mickens and Jerreth Sterns, TEs Dominique Dafney, Ben Koyack and Isaac Nauta, OL Blaise Andries, Grant Hermanns, Ben Ijanlana, Brad Seaton, Jonathan Hubbard, KaJohn Armstrong and Leonard Wester, DL Jachai Polite, Tyshun Render, Timmy Jernigan, Dontavius Russell, Kenny Randall, Darius Hodge and Immanuel Turner, LBs Kendell Beckwith, Kobe Jones, Kylan Johnson, Manase Hungalu, Deandre Johnson and Jeff Holland, DBs Jalen Allison, Corey Straughter, DJ Daniel, Jeremiah Dinson, Walt Aikens, Josh Nurse, Keith Reaser and Ashton Lampkin, K Elliott Fry and P Ben Turk


2023 Memphis Express - HC Jeff Fisher, OC Marc Trestman, DC Ted Cottrell, GM John Peterson, QBs Blake Bortles, Tyler Bray and Garrett Grayson, RBs Chris Carson, David Fluellen, DeMontre Tuggle and Karan Higdon, WRs Tajae Sharpe, Terry Godwin, Austin Watkins, Jalen Hurd, Khalil Tate and Mason Kinsey, TEs Ross Travis, Nick OLeary and Cary Angeline, OL Carson Green, Curtis Blackwell, Israel Helms, Anthony McKinney, Pier-Olivier Lestage, Travis Vornkahl and Deion Calhoun, DL Justin Lawler, Hunter Dimick, Kyle Peko, Devaroe Lawrence, Davis Bada, Anthony Rush, Elijah Zeise and Brooks Reed, LBs DeMarquis Gates, Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, BJ Bello, Nick Dzubnar, Peter Kalambayi and Isaiah Kaufusi, DBs Kevon Seymour, Clayton Geathers, Tedric Thompson, Lamont Wade, DCota Dixon, Jacob Thieneman and Rashard Fant, K Greg Joseph and P Ryan Winslow


2023 Birmingham Iron - HC , OC Steve Logan, DC Rick Minter, GM Joe Pendry, QBs Luke Falk, Devlin Hodges and Taryn Christion, RBs Trent Richardson, Jaquan Hardy, TJ Yeldon and Shermari Jones, WRs Kelvin Benjamin, Geremy Davis, Robert Foster, DeAndrew White, Javon McKinley, Demetris Robertson and Keric Wheatfall, TEs Jordan Leggett, Antony Auclair and Xavier Grimble, OL Demetrius Knox, Christian DiLauro, Khalique Washington, Tanner Owen and Bryce Hargrove, DL Robert Nkemdiche, Haskell Garrett, Eric Cotton, Braxton Hoyett and DaShawn Hand, LBs Cayson Collins, Dylan Moses, Natrez Patrick, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Deon Lacey and Josiah Tauaefa, DBs Isaiah Langley, Jordan Dangerfield, John Battle, Julius Faulk, Parnell Motley, Blessuan Austin, Hakeem Bailey, Jalen Julius and Dakari Monroe, K Austin MacGinnis and P Colton Schmidt


2023 Atlanta Alphas - HC Mark Richt, OC Ken Zampese, DC Kevin Coyle, GM Tony Softli, QBs JT Barrett, Nate Stanley and Jamie Newman, RBs Isaiah Crowell, Peyton Barber, Josh Caldwell and Ito Smith, WRs Rashad Greene, Charone Peake, Taysir Mack, Kameron Brown, Rico Bussey, Jaleel Scott and Malachi Jones, TEs Brayden Lenius, Carson Meier and Orson Charles, OL Xavier Sua-Filo, Cornelius Edison, Devon Johnson, Evin Ksiezarczyk, Jack Batho, John Wetzel, William Sweet, Lakayus McNeil and Ulrick John, DL RaShede Hageman, Jordan Brailford, Deadrin Senat, Zac Dawe, Pat Afriyie, Alani Pututau, Barkevious Mingo and Tracy Sprinkle, LBs Khalil Bass, Connor Strachan, Kuony Deng, Rashad Smith, Blake Lynch and Logan Tago, DBs Taveze Calhoun, JR Pace, Duke Thomas, Shyheim Carter, Devon Key, Tre Webb, Drew Hartlaub and Kemal Ishmael, K Rodrigo Blankenship and P Lachlan Edwards


2023 Washington Defenders – HC Gregg Williams, OC Reggie Barlow, DC Jamie Sharper, GM Von Hutchins, QBs Jordan Ta'amu, DEriq King and Geremy Hickbottom, RBs Ryquell Armstead, Abram Smith, Pooka Williams, Artavis Pierce and CamRon Harris, WRs Jazz Ferguson, Chad Hansen, Josh Malone, Josh Hammond, Lucky Jackson, Brandon Smith and Chris Blair, TEs Briley Moore, Ethan Wolf and Kahale Warring, OL Mike Maietti, Tommy Champion, Ty Clary, Liam Fornadel, DMarcus Hayes, Kyle Murphy, Bruno Reagan, Dare Rosenthal, Liam Ryan and Gunnar Vogel, DL Jesse Aniebonam, Niles Scott, Fadol Brown, Jarrell Owens, Jacub Panasiuk, Caraun Reid, Joseph Wallace and Gabe Wright, LBs Davin Bellamy, Francis Bernard, Jamal Brooks, Ferrod Gardner, Anthony Hines, Andre Mintze and Reggie Northrup, DBs Isaiah Johnson, Nydair Rouse, Kentrell Brice, Michael Joseph, Anthoula Kelly, DeJuan Neal, Reggie Robinson, KJ Sails, DJ Swearinger and Travon Fuller, K Matt McCrane and P Daniel Whelan


2023 Charlotte Battlehawks - HC Johnathan Hayes, OC Pep Hamilton, DC Jay Hayes, GM Trey Brown, QBs Taylor Heinicke, Brian Lewerke and Brad Kaaya, RBs James Butler, Keith Ford, Aaron Shampklin and Tarik Cohen, WRs DeMornay Pierson-El, DaMarkus Lodge, Jaivon Heiligh, Savon Scarver, Cyrus Holder and Talolo Limu-Jones, TEs Devin Funchess, Graham Adomitis and Troy Fumagalli, OL Hjalte Froholdt, Malcolm Pridgeon, Matt McCants, Korren Kirven, Brandon Bowen, Anthony Fabiano, Cordel Iwuagwu, Jake Campos and Kevin Bowen, DL Gimel President, Kawann Short, Austin Larkin, Drew Jordan, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, Treyvon Hester, Channing Ward and Khryi Thornton, LBs Terence Garvin, Jonathan Celestin, Daniel Bituli, Josh Watson, Kamal Martin, Jason Ferris and Jordan Kunaszyk, DBs Harold Jones-Quartey, Delano Hill, David Vereen, Denzel Williams, Iman Marshall, Kevin Toliver, Tre Boston, Quin Blanding and Dominique Hatfield, K Andrew Franks and P Jake Schum


2023 New York Guardians - HC Kevin Gilbride, OC, DC, GM Alan MacCracken, QBs Cody Kessler, Kevin Hogan and Anthony Gordon, RBs Paul Perkins, Christian Wade, Derrius Guice and Wayne Gallman, WRs John Ross, Diontae Spencer, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, DaMari Scott, Quincy Enunwa and JonVea Johnson, TEs DeShon Williams, Pharoah McKever and Levine Toilolo, OL George Asafo-Adjei, Garrett Brumfield, Syrus Tuitele, Trey Adams, Derek Kerstetter, Will Ulmer, Brant Weiss, Zac Kerin and Avery Young, DL Marquiss Spencer, Sterling Johnson, Akeem Spence, Daniel Joseph, Elijah Qualls, Woodrow Hamilton, Alex Tchangam and Joey Mbu, LBs Devante Downs, Terez Hall, Justin Hilliard, Omari Cobb, Bryce Hager and James Skalski, DBs Shakial Taylor, Kyron Brown, Jordyn Peters, Sam Beal, Montre Hartage, Adrian Colbert, JT Hassell, Jaquarius Landrews and Demetrious Cox, K Matt Ammendola and P Justin Vogel


2023 Las Vegas Vipers - HC, OC Ray Sherman, DC Chris Dishman, GM Joey Clinkscales, QBs Luis Perez, Brett Hundley, Jalan McClendon and DAngelo Fulford, RBs Rod Smith, DeAndre Torrey, John Lovett and Brian Burt, WRs Geronimo Allison, Jeff Badet, Saeed Blacknall, Martavis Bryant, Mathew Sexton and Cinque Sweeting, TEs Brandon Dillon, Sean Price and Cam Sutton, OL Jamil Demby, Tony Adams, Kahlil McKenzie, Chad Broome-Webster, Daishawn Dixon, Quinterrius Eatmon, Fernando Frye, Jovann Letuli, Isaiah Williams, Larry Williams and Dohnovan West, DL Robert Windsor, Bryant Jones, JahSheem Martin, LaRon Stokes, Destiny Vaeao and Cavon Walker, LBs Paul Dawson, CJ Avery, Vic Beasley, Max Roberts, Jawuan Johnson, Martrell Spaight and Pita Taumoepenu, DBs Jamar Summers, Adam Sparks, Maurice Smith, Antonio Phillips, Keylon Kennedy, Marwin Evans, Kevin McGill, Deontay Anderson and Stephen Roberts, K Sam Sloman and P Michael Carrizosa


2023 San Diego Fleet - HC Mike Martz, OC Jaime Elizondo, DC Donnie Henderson, GM Dave Boller, QB Colin Kaepernick, Kai Locksley and Austin Davis, RBs Kapri Bibbs, Kylin Hill, Jalen Richard and Tyler Ervin, WRs Marqise Lee, Justice Liggins, Jeremiah Haydel, Travis Jonson, Scotty Washington, Justice Shelton-Mosley and DaiJean Dixon, TEs Donald Parham, Dax Raymond and Marcus Santos-Silva, OL Daniel Brunskill, Jeremiah Kolone, Ryan Roberts, John Montelus, Kyle Spalding, Tyree St. Louis, Jordan Mills and Sam Schlueter, DL Shilique Calhoun, Azur Kamara, Obum Gwacham, Benson Mayowa, Zeandae Johnson, Joe Ozougwu, Eddie Vanderdoes and Jamell Garcia-Williams, LB Dante Olson, Derrick Moncrief, Riley Cole, Kadofi Wright, Kanai Mauga and Sutton Smith, DBs Roderic Teamer, Cameron Kinley, Augie Contressa, Lawrence White, Abu Daramy-Swaray, Brendan Radley-Hiles, Raven Greene, Bradford Lemmons and Rodney Randle, K Younghoe Koo and P Sam Irwin-Hill


2023 St. Louis Stallions - HC , OC Tim Lappano, DC , GM Matthew Hayes, QBs DeShone Kizer, Chase Litton and Josh Woodrum, RBs Tre Mason, Tayon Fleet-Davis, Javian Hawkins and Daryl Richardson, WRs Kevin White, TJ Jones, Daurice Fountain, Kekoa Crawford, Samson Nacua, Josh Imatorbhebhe and Neil Pauu, TEs Rysen John, Jerell Adams and Ian Bunting, OL Frederick Mauigoa, Lo Falemaka, Martinas Rankin, Wyatt Miller, Austin Droogsma, JMarcus Webb, Ben Petrula, Tyrell Crosby and Jeremiah Poutasi, DL Kamalei Correa, Tenny Palepoi, Karter Schult, Cassius Marsh, Ledarius Mack, Caushaud Lyons, Hamilcar Rashed and DeShawn Williams, LBs Stephone Anthony, Devante Bond, Manti Teo, Jaylan Alexander, Michael Pinckney and Frankie Griffin, DBs Isiah Swann, Kahani Smith, Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Sojourn Shelton, Chris Westry, Troy Pride, Allie Green, Greg Stroman, Marqui Christian, Sherrick McManis and Donovan Olumba, K Austin Seibert and P Cory Carter


2023 San Antonio Commanders – HC Marvin Lewis, OC Kevin Sumlin, DC Chris Woods, GM Daryl Johnston, QBs Josh Rosen, Logan Woodside and Ryan Mallett, RBs Devontae Booker, Gerrid Doaks, Patrick Carr and Raymond Calais, WRs Josh Doctson, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Greg Ward, Damion Ratley, Devin Phelps, Damon Hazelton and Malik Taylor, TEs Dylan Stapleton, Ricky Seals-Jones and Kano Dillon, OL Spencer Drango, Derrick Puni, Roderick Johnson, Amon Simon, Drew Himmelman, Jacob Ohnesorge, Josh Kline, Hunter Watts and Shawn Lauvao, DL Adolphus Washington, Demone Harris, Mika Tafua, Kendall Donnerson, Trey Dishon, Garrett Marino and Ashaad Mabry, LBs Mason Foster, Storey Jackson, Barrington Wade, Daren Bates, Hardy Nickerson and DJ Calhoun, DBs Dashaun Phillips, Derron Smith, Josh Valentine-Turner, Mackensie Alexander, KeiVarae Russell, Donatello Brown, Jackson Porter, Davon House and Jomon Dotson, K Ryan Santoso and P Joseph Zema


2023 Mexico City Conquerors - HC Rick Neuheisel, OC Steve Axman, DC Nick Aliotti, GM Phil Savage, QBs Broc Rutter, Dustin Crum and John Wolford, RBs Thomas Rawls, Tyreik McAllister, DJ Foster and Khalfani Muhammad, WRs Justin Hardy, Trevor Davis, Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi, Steven Dunbar, Changa Hodge and Stephon Robinson, TEs Josh Hokit, Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Jake Hausmann, OL Haggai Chisom-Ndubuisi, Jean Delance, Joshua Garnett, Jake Benzinger, Elijah Nkansah, Dareuan Parker, Foster Sarell, Jake Brendel and Rees Odhiambo, DL Pasoni Tasini, Clifton McDonald, Leterrius Walton, Darius Kilgo, Stacy McGee, Kylie Fitts, Will Miles and Dylan Wynn, LBs Keishawn Bierria, Caliph Brice, Chauncey Manac, Calvin Bundage, Otaro Alaka and Isaiah Graham-Mobley, DBs Shareece Wright, Lafayette Pitts, Bashaud Breeland, Cortez Davis, Jace Whittaker, Kekaula Kaniho, Javon Hagan, Picasso Nelson, Tariq Thompson and Bejour Wilson, K Quinn Nordin and P Jeff Locke


2023 Dallas Renegades – HC Bob Stoops, OC Chuck Long, DC Bill Sheridan, GM Rick Mueller, QBs Kevin Anderson, Kelly Bryant and Drew Plitt, RBs Leddie Brown, Brian Herrien, DeVeon Smith and Kenneth Farrow, WRs Victor Bolden, Rannell Hall, JaVonta Payton, Caleb Vander Esch, Brandon Arconado, Tyler Vaughns and LuJuan Winningham, TEs Nate Becker, Shaun Beyer and Sal Cannella, OL Willie Beavers, Brian Folkerts, Mike Horton, Cameron Hunt, Garrett McGhin, George Moore, Teton Saltes and Jake Stetz, DL TJ Barnes, Josiah Coatney, Doug Costin, Will Clarke, Bruce Hector, DaVonte Lambert and Tomasi Laulile, LBs Aaron Donker, Ryan Mueller, Donald Payne, Edmond Robinson, Bunmi Rotimi, Darnell Sankey, Colin Schooler and Willie Taylor, DBs Josh Hawkins, Shakur Brown, DeVante Bausby, Jamal Carter, Javaris Davis, Will Hill, CreVon LeBlanc, Jordan Miller, Joe Powell and Brandon Rusnak, K Taylor Russolino and P Marquette King


2023 Houston Roughnecks – HC Wade Phillips, OC AJ Smith, DC Brian Stewart, GM Marc Lillibridge, QBs Cole McDonald, Brandon Silvers and Kaleb Eleby, RBs Max Borghi, Dejoun Lee, Bryce Alleyne and Garrett Owens, WRs Jontre Kirklin, Michael Bandy, Deontay Burnett, Cedric Byrd, Travell Harris, Ben Putman and Tavonn Salter, OL Jachai Baker, Dylan Pasqualli, Ryan Pope, Alex Mollette, Sage Doxtater, Dareuan Parker, James Stanley, Jack Snyder and John Yarbrough, DL Austin Edwards, Derick Roberson, Tim Ward, CJ Brewer, Jack Heflin, Glen Logan, Trevon Mason and Chauncey Rivers, LBs Duke Ejiofor, Tavante Beckett, John Daka, Emmanuel Ellerbee, Trent Harris, Drew Lewis, Chauncey Rivers, Charles Wiley and Ellis Brooks, DBs Sean Davis, John Brannon, Stephen Denmark, Ajene Harris, AJ Hendy, William Likely, Kary Vincent, Raleigh Texada and Jordan Mosley, K Austin Jones and P Race Porter


2023 Los Angeles Legends – HC, OC Norm Chow, DC, GM Joey Clinkscales, QBs Josh Johnson, Levi Wallace and Riley Neal, RBs DeAndre Washington, CJ Prosise, Josh Adams and Trey Ragas, WRs DeAnthony Thomas, Tre McBride, JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Trevon Bradford, Justin Hall, Tre Turner and Seth Roberts, TEs Jeremy Sprinkle, Scott Orndoff and Evan Rodriguez, OL Lene Maiava, Storm Norton, Kofi Amichia, Matt Gono, Roy Mbaeteka, Jacob Capra, Eric Kush, Cameron Clark, Patrick Vahe and Damian Prince, DL Daeshon Hall, Marcell Frazier, Oluwole Betiku, Emeke Egbule, Jamal Davis, Ty Shelby, Jonathan Kongbo, Dana Levine and Latarius Brady, LBs Asmar Bilal, Andrzej Hughes- Murray, Dorian ODaniel, Tuf Borland, Romeo Finley and Bryan London, DBs Jerome Couplin, MarSean Diggs, Harlan Miller, Donte Vaughn, Dayan Lake, Jaylen Watkins, Brontae Harris, Arrion Springs and Roman Tatum, K Giorgio Tavecchio and P Shane Tripucka


2023 Seattle Dragons – HC, OC June Jones, DC Jim Haslett, GM Randy Mueller, QBs Ben DiNucci, Harrison Frost and Steven Montez, RBs Morgan Ellison, Phillip Lindsay, Brenden Knox and Darius Bradwell, WRs Josh Gordon, Juwan Green, TJ Hammonds, Blake Jackson, Kelvin McKnight, Jahcour Pearson, Jordan Veasy and Damion Willis, OL Colin Kelly, Liam Jimmons, Tejan Koroma, Michal Menet, Chris Owens, Josh Seltzner, Jared Thomas and Barry Wesley, DL PJ Hall, Austin Faoliu, Antwuan Jackson, Daniel Joseph, Niko Lalos, Sama Paama, Tariqious Tisdale and Markell Utsey, LBs Jordan Evans, Emmanuel Smith, Tyrell Adams, Sharif Finch, Shareef Miller, Elijah Ponder, Tre Walker and Tuzar Skipper, DBs Antoine Brooks, Qwynnterrio Cole, Shabari Davis, Rojesterman Farris, Olaijah Griffin, Alijah Holder, Chris Jones, Linden Stephens, Bryce Thompson and Mykael Wright, K Dominik Eberle and P Cameron Nizialek


2023 Montreal Alliance - HC, OC Jason Maas, DC Clayton Lopez, GM Danny Maciocia, QBs Caleb Evans, Davis Alexander and Cody Fajardo, RBs William Stanback and Walter Fletcher, WRs Jermaine Wynn, Keshunn Abram, Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, Quartney Davis, Greg Ellingson, Austin Mack, James Letcher, Cole Spieker, Tyler Snead and Chandler Worthy, OL Nick Callender, Joshua Donovan, Darius James, Demetrius Rhaney, David Brown, Sean Jamieson, Gage Cervenka, Jamar McGloster and Landon Rice, DL Israel Antwine, Avery Ellis, Mustafa Johnson, Shawn Lemon, TD Moultry, Almondo Sewell and Marcus Valdez, LBs Tyrice Beverette, Chris Moore, Bryce Notree, Reshard Cliett, Ray Ray Davison, Darnell Sankey and Avery Williams, DBs Raheem Wilson, Wesley Sutton, Reggie Stubblefield, Dionte Ruffin, Kordell Rodgers, JR Reed, Dishon McNary, Kabion Ento, Ciante Evans, Najee Murray and Nafees Lyon, K David Cote and P Joseph Zema


2023 Toronto Argonauts - HC, OC Ryan Dinwiddie, DC, GM Michael Clemons, QBs Chad Kelly, Bryan Scott and Cameron Dukes, RBs Deonta McMahon, AJ Ouellette and Javon Leake, WRs Cam Phillips, DaVaris Daniels, Carlton Agudosi, Kurleigh Gittens, Jeremiah Haydel, RaJae Johnson and Damonte Coxie, OL Isiah Cage, Trevon Tate, Shane Richards, Aron Johnson, Braydon Noll, Tyler Williams, Philip Blake, Ryan Hunter, Dejon Allen and Dariusz Bladek, DL Brandon Barlow, Dewayne Hendrix, Jared Brinkman, Shawn Oakman, Thomas Costigan, Folarin Orimolade, Sam Acheampong and Damontre Moore, LBs Shane Ray, Henoc Muamba, Ray Ray Davison, Nick Temple, Kyle Quiero, Jonathan Jones and Wynton McManis, DBs Tarvarus McFadden, Jamal Peters, Adarius Pickett, DaShaun Amos, Maurice Carnell, Robertson Daniel, Robert Priester, Mason Pierce and Qwantez Stiggers, K Boris Bede and P John Haggerty


2023 Vancouver Otters - HC, OC Rick Campbell, DC Winston Moss, GM Neil McEvoy, QBs Dominique Davis, Chase Brice, Dane Evans and Vernon Adams, RBs Michael Warren, Taquan Mizzell, Shaun Shivers and JaQuan Hardy, WRs KaVontae Turpin, Jevon Cottoy, Keon Hatcher, Alexander Hollins, Dominique Rhymes, Lucky Whitehead and Terry Williams, OL Jarell Broxton, Sukh Chungh, Isame Faciane, Kelvin Palmer, Sebastian Tretola, Kent Perkins, Alex Balducci, Phillip Norman and Chris Schleuger, DL Nick Usher, Amir Siddiq, Josh Banks, Woody Baron, Mathieu Betts, Azuoyah Alufohai, Marcus Moore and Sione Teuhema, LBs Boseko Lokombo, AJ Tarpley, Gerald Rivers, Nyles Morgan, Josh Woods and Brooks Parker, DBs Mike Jones, TJ Lee, Quincy Mauger, Thakarius Keyes, Benjie Franklin, Cedric Boswell, Garry Peters, Jalon Edwards-Cooper, Emmanuel Rugamba and Marcus Sayers, K Sean Whyte and P Stefan Flintoft


2023 Calgary Greys - HC, OC Jim Zorn, DC Mike Singletary, GM Dave Dickenson, QBs Logan Bonner, Jake Maier and Tommy Stevens, RBs KaDeem Carey, LeVante Bellamy, Dedrick Mills and Peyton Logan, WRs Malik Henry, Reggie Begelton, Marken Michel, Floyd Allen, Tre Odoms-Dukes and Tommylee Lewis, OL Hugh Thornton, Bryce Bell, Julian Good-Jones, Joshua Coker, Jamal Campbell, Rodeem Brown, DAntre Demery, Sean McEwen, Brandon Weldon and Zack Williams, DL James Vaughters, Terrell McClain, Julian Howsare, Alex Tchangam, Mike Moore, Mike Rose, Damontre Moore and Toby Ndukwe, LBs Micah Awe, Cameron Judge, Silas Stewart, Perry Young, Adarius Taylor and Darius Williams, DBs Titus Wall, Brad Muhammad, Brandon Dozier, Michael Griffin, Tae Daley, Natrell Jamerson, Shaq Richardson, Jonathan Moxey, Tre Roberson, Nick Taylor and Kobe Williams, K Rene Paredes and P Cody Grace


2023 Winnipeg Sea Bears - HC, OC Tanner Engstrand, DC Louie Cioffi, GM Danny McManus, QBs Dru Brown, Zach Collaros and Dakota Prukop, RBs Johnny Augustine, Damian Jackson and Brady Oliveira, WRs Rasheed Bailey, Markeith Ambles, Janarion Grant, Kenny Lawler, Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski, OL Stanley Bryant, Liam Dobson, Geoff Gray, Jermarcus Hardrick, Martez Ivey, Andrew Tiller, Josh Allen, Patrick Neufeld and Drew Richmond, DL Casey Sayles, Jackson Jeffcoat, Willie Jefferson, Ricky Walker, Miles Fox, OBryan Goodson, Celestin Haba and TyJuan Garbutt, LBs Adam Bighill, Malik Clements, KeShun Freeman, James Folston, Brian Cole and Kyrie Wilson, DBs Desmond Lawrence, Greg McCrae, Alden Darby, Winston Rose, Will Allen, Brandon Alexander, Evan Holm, Demerio Houston, Deatrick Nichols and Jamal Parker, K Sergio Castillo and P Jamieson Seahan


2023 Paris Musketeers - HC, OC Robert Ford, DC Tony Carter, GM Larry Lee, QBs Paxton Lynch, Deondre Francois, Quinton Flowers and Quinten Dormady, RBs Kelvin Taylor, Devin Darrington and JahMaine Martin, WRs Dan Williams, Eli Rogers, Charleston Rambo, Dontez Byrd, Cody Latimer, Lance Lenoir, Andrew Jamiel and KD Cannon, TEs Ryan Becker, Jaylen Smith and Jordan Thomas, OL Abdul Beecham, Brett Boyko, TJ Bradley, Jordan Ighofose, Zeveyon Furcron, Fred Lauina, TJ Storment, David Moore and Jalen Spady, DL Josh Harvey-Clemons, JaQuain Blakely, Nick Coe, JaCoby Jones, Stansly Maponga, Caeveon Patton, Dalyn Wade-Perry and Gerald Willis, LBs Lakia Henry, Jeremiah Gemmel, Terrance Plummer, Tegray Scales, Terrance Smith and Erroll Thompson, DBs Matt Elam, CJ Holmes, Baylen Buchanan, Najeem Hosein, Marcus Murphy, Tye Smith, Trumaine Washington, Shaq Wiggins and Justin Rogers, K Jose Borregales and P Johnny Townsend


2023 London Crusaders - HC, OC Anthony Becht, DC Donnie Abraham, GM Dave Boller, QBs AJ McCarron, Vincent Testaverde, Manny Wilkins and Nick Tiano, RBs Mataeo Durant, Brian Hill and Kareem Walker, WRs Marcell Ateman, Hakeem Butler, George Campbell, Gary Jennings, Steven Mitchell, Austin Proehl and Darrius Shepherd, TEs Jovani Haskins and Jake Sutherland, OL Shane Carpenter, Vadal Alexander, Juwann Bushell-Beatty, Steven Gonzalez, Jaryd Jones-Smith, Eric Magwood, Christian Olmstead, Mike Panasiuk and Dallas Warmack, DL LaCale London, Kevin Atkins, Freedom Akinmoladun, Eric Hansen, Elorm Lumor, Damion Daniels, Gelen Robinson and Tani Tupou, LBs Travis Feeney, Willie Harvey, Silas Kelly, Mike Rose, Tre Watson, Carson Wells and Lakiem Williams, DBs Ben DeLuca, Chris Cooper, Lukas Denis, Elijah Hamilton, Mike Hampton, Mister Harriel, Tim Harris, Lavert Hill and Nate Meadors, K Donny Hageman and P Sterling Hofrichter


2023 Berlin Thunder - HC, OC Bruce Gradkowski, DC Jim Herrman, GM Jose Jefferson, QBs Jack Coan, Jawon Pass, Reid Sinnett and Kurt Benkert, RBs Kalen Ballage, Jon Hilliman, Jaylen Samuels and Jacques Patrick, WRs Landen Akers, Fred Brown, Emmanuel Butler, Jalen Tolliver, Nick Holley, Travis Toivonen and TJ Vasher, TEs Jamal Pettigrew, Alize Mack and Deon Yelder, OL Norman Price, Kai Absheer, Damien Mama, Malcolm Bunche, Roubbens Joseph, Luke Juriga, Derrick Kelly, Kohl Levao, Chidi Okeke, Maea Tuehema and Dwayne Wallace, DL Kobe Smith, Drew Beesley, DaSean Downey, Matthew Gotel, PJ Hall, Delontae Scott, Shakir Soto, Kamilo Tongamoa and Mike Tverdov, LBs Ben Davis, Terrill Hanks, Riko Jeffers and Jordan Williams, DBs Tenny Adewusi, Luq Barcoo, Terrell Bonds, Divine Buckrham, Jameson Houston, Kameron Kelly, Ranthony Texada and Sean Williams, K John Paker Romo and P Brad Wing

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Uncle Jim Kelly tells QB Chad Kelly to take Fewer Hits after Season-opening Win

February 22, 2023

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA - Toronto Argonauts QB Chad Kelly got some words of advice from his uncle and legendary Buffalo Bills’ passer Jim Kelly going into his first start of the 2023 season. “He just told me to have fun and take what the defense gives me,” Kelly said. “I’m still hearing it from every single uncle already, ‘Get the hell down.’ I guess I gotta learn but they gotta understand, I was trying to get the first down.”

Kelly threw for 213 yards but was surprisingly effective along the ground, rushing five times for 28 yards. His uncle wasn’t the only one who criticized him for taking too many hits as he drew the ire of his head coach late in the game when he kept the ball on a read-option play. “The hit he took at the end there, I’m like, ‘What are you doing, man? I told you don’t take a hit’ and he takes one. Whatever. He’s gotta learn from that and get better,” said offensive coordinator Ryan Dinwiddie. “I called some things a little more conservative just to kind of see where we’re at but Chad’s a gamer, that’s why we chose to bring him in to be our franchise quarterback. We believe in Chad, we knew it from the get-go and we’re continuing to grow together.”

The 29-year-old was the backup to QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson last season but is now the unquestioned face of an XFL franchise. He indicated that he worked on his conditioning this off-season, though he still has a ways to go in order to be prepared for a long 20-game regular season. “You’ve gotta be prepared to play a whole game, your body, your mentality, there’s a lot more that comes with being the face. I had to make sure I trained really hard this off-season to be prepared,” said Kelly. “I feel good. I wish I was a little quicker in the second half but that’ll come with endurance and keep on working hard.”

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