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Initial XFL Rosters Announced

February 5, 2021

San Francisco, CA –


2021 Orlando Apollos - HC Steve Spurrier, OC David Reaves, DC Ron Zook, GM Tim Ruskell, QBs Garrett Gilbert, Kevin Anderson and Brad Kaaya, RBs Akeem Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson, AcaCedric Ware and Deztrez Newsome, WRs Donte Moncrief, Charles Johnson, Jalin Marshall, Bryant Mitchell, Marvelle Ross and TJ Rahming, TEs Ben Koyack, Sean Price and Bucky Hodges, OL Dieugot Joseph, William Campbell, KaJohn Armstrong, Ben Ijanlana, Jared Hilbers, Leonard Wester, Tre Jackson and Ronald Patrick, DL Terry Beckner, Timmy Jernigan, Stevie Tuikolovatu, Immanuel Turner, Dare Odeyingbo, Kalani Vakameilalo, Antonio Guerad and Jerel Worthy, LBs Manase Hungalu, Blair Brown, Emmanuel Lamur, Donald Payne, Terrill Hanks, Earl Okine and Terrance Parks, DBs Marquez Sanford, Jalen Allison, Dandre Payne, Jeremiah Dinson, Walt Aikens, Josh Nurse, Josh Evans, Keith Reaser and Ashton Lampkin, K Elliott Fry and P Ben Turk


2021 Memphis Express - HC Mike Singletary, OC David Lee, DC Dennis Thurman, GM Will Lewis, QBs Paxton Lynch, Reid Sinnett and Garrett Grayson, RBs Zac Stacy, David Fluellen, Sherman Badie and Karan Higdon, WRs Rashard Davis, Devin Lucien, Brice Butler, Trevion Thompson, Travin Dural, Khalil Tate and Shelton Gibson, TEs Adrien Robinson, Michael Colubiale and MikQuan Deane, OL Tayo Fabuluje, Ty Allen, Israel Helms, William Poehls, Austin Pasztor, Brandon Hitner, Travis Vornkahl, Adam Bisnowaty and Toby Weathersby, DL Vincent Valentine, Hunter Dimick, Sterling Shippy, Elijah Zeise, Olive Sagapolu, Terrence Fede, Montori Hughes and Julius Warmsley, LBs James Vaughters, Quentin Poling, Khaylan Kearse-Thomas, Nigel Harris, Sharif Finch and Koa Farmer, DBs Kevon Seymour, Rashard Fant, Lenzy Pipkins, Terrell Bonds, DCota Dixon, Jacob Thieneman, Jocquez Kalili, Colton Jumper and Arnold Tarpley, K Greg Joseph and P Ryan Winslow


2021 Birmingham Iron - HC Tim Lewis, OC Steve Logan, DC Rick Minter, GM Joe Pendry, QBs Luke Falk, JMar Smith and Taryn Christion, RBs Trent Richardson, Derrick Gore, Ty Isaac and LaDarius Perkins, WRs Kelvin Benjamin, Geremy Davis, Amba Etta-Tawo, Tobias Palmer, Jamal Custis, Quadree Henderson and Quinton Patton, TEs Wes Saxton, Rico Gathers and Xavier Grimble, OL Cyrus Kouandjio, Arie Kouandjio, Brandon Greene, JC Hassenauer, Jylan Ware, Kyle Murphy, Julian Good-Jones, Christian DiLauro, Dominick Jackson and Brian Fineanganofo, DL Marcell Dareus, Rickey Hatley, Jeremy Faulk, Dee Liner, Eric Cotton, Adrian Hubbard, Garrison Smith, Joshua Frazier and Darius Philon, LBs Cayson Collins, Dominique Ross, Jermaine Gross, Josiah Tauaefa, Nathan Stupar and Juwan Foggie, DBs Nydair Rouse, Isaiah Langley, Dakari Monroe, Hakeem Bailey, Jalen Julius, Jalin Burrell, Christian Bryant and JaCorey Shepherd, K Nick Novak and P Colton Schmidt


2021 Atlanta Alphas - HC Brad Childress, OC Ken Zampese, DC Kevin Coyle, GM Billy Devaney, QBs JT Barrett, Shea Patterson and Peter Pujals, RBs Isaiah Crowell, Jalin Moore, Josh Caldwell and Dontae Strickland, WRs Rashad Greene, Charone Peake, Montay Crockett, Jalen McCleskey, Jordan Veasy, Shawn Bane, Bug Howard and Malachi Jones, TEs Carson Meier, Keith Towbridge and Orson Charles, OL Cornelius Edison, Devon Johnson, Lanard Bonner, Evin Ksiezarczyk, Lakayus McNeil, Ulrick John, Chase Farris, Parker Collins and Trae Moxley, DL Michael Bennett, RaShede Hageman, Sailosi Latu, Antonio Simmons, Pat Afriyie, Stefan Charles, Lenny Jones and Ade Aruna, LBs Khalil Bass, Connor Strachan, Juwon Young, Logan Tago, Ahmad Thomas, Jake Carlock and Ramon Humber, DBs Taveze Calhoun, Robertson Daniel, Quincy Mauger, Rojesterman Farris, Shyheim Carter, Kemal Ishmael, Dwayne Hollis and Damian Swann, K Younghoe Koo and P Cameron Nizialek


2021 Washington Defenders - HC Pep Hamilton, OC Tanner Engstrand, DC Louie Cioffi, GM Greg Gabriel, QBs Ryan Mallett, Cardale Jones and Tyree Jackson, RBs Derrius Guice, Donnel Pumphrey, Jhurell Pressley and DeLance Turner, WRs Devin Ross, Mason Kinsey, Deon Holliman, Tyler Palka, Eli Rogers, Rashad Ross, Jalen Rowell and DeAndre Thompkins, TEs Donnie Ernsberger, Charles Scarff and Khari Lee, OL Cole Boozer, Malcolm Bunche, Rishard Cook, Daishawn Dixon, Marquell Harrell, Terronne Prescod, Logan Tuley-Tillman, DeOndre Wesley and Jon Toth, DL Siupeli Anau, Daryle Banfield, Tavaris Barnes, Kenny Bigelow, Courtney Wallace, Jay Bromley, Tracy Sprinkle and Elijah Qualls, LBs Jonathan Celestin, KeShun Freeman, Jonathan Massaquoi, Sam Montgomery, AJ Tarpley, Jameer Thurman and Scooby Wright, DBs Elijah Campbell, Doran Grant, Deion Harris, Tyree Kinnel, Desmond Lawrence, Carlos Merritt, Rahim Moore, Shamarko Thomas and Josh Thornton, K Tyler Rausa and P Hunter Niswander


2021 Charlotte Battlehawks - HC Johnathan Hayes, OC Chuck Long, DC Jay Hayes, GM Trey Brown, QBs Jordan Ta’amu, Taylor Heinicke and Kevin Davidson, RBs Keith Ford, Matt Jones, Taj McGowan and Christine Michael, WRs DaMarkus Lodge, DeMornay Pierson-El, Damion Willis, Trevontae Hights, Ahmad Wagner, Alonzo Russell and LDamien Washington, TEs Gabe Holmes, Connor Davis and Dillon Gordon, OL Dejon Allen, Gerhard de Beer, Brian Folkerts, Brandon Bowen, Korren Kirven, Matt McCants, Jake Campos, Kent Perkins, Bruno Reagan and Kevin Bowen, DL Andrew Ankrah, Will Clarke, Dewayne Hendrix, DaVonte Lambert, Gimel President, Casey Sayles, Channing Ward and Khryi Thornton, LBs Terence Garvin, Jason Ferris, Jordan Kunaszyk, Dexter McCoil, Anthony Stubbs and Shaq Jones, DBs Will Hill, Darius Hillary, Harold Jones-Quartey, Robert Nelson, David Rivers, Kenny Robinson, Quin Blanding, Dominique Hatfield, Derrek Thomas and Marquez White, K Taylor Russolino and P Marquette King


2021 New York Guardians - HC Kevin Gilbride, OC GA Mangus, DC Jim Herrmann, GM Alan MacCracken, QBs Luis Perez, Marquise Williams and Anthony Gordon, RBs Matt Colburn, Tim Cook, Justin Stockton and Darius Victor, WRs DeAngelo Yancey, MeKale McKay, Johnny Holton, Josh Bellamy, Quincy Enunwa and Teo Redding, TEs EJ Bibbs, DeQuan Hampton and Jake Sutherland, OL Damien Mama, Tony Adams, George Asafo-Adjei, Garrett Brumfield, Jarron Jones, John Kling, Maea Teuhema, Brant Weiss, Zac Kerin and Avery Young, DL Rykeem Yates, TJ Barnes, Sterling Johnson, Toby Johnson, Joey Mbu, Ryan Mueller, Bunmi Rotimi, Cavon Walker and Jarrell Owens, LBs Vosean Joseph, Deon Lacey, Ahmad Gooden, Frank Ginda, DJuan Hines, Darnell Leslie and Jawuan Johnson, DBs Dravon Askew-Henry, Demetrious Cox, Shakial Taylor, Kyron Brown, Rontez Miles, Jaquarius Landrews, DeJuan Neal, Andrew Soroh, Jamar Summers and Ranthony Texada, K Matt McCrane and P Justin Vogel


2021 Las Vegas Vipers - HC Marc Trestman, OC Jaime Elizondo, DC Jerry Glanville, GM Ron Selesky, QBs Brett Hundley, Quinton Flowers and Aaron Murray, RBs Rod Smith, Jacques Patrick, DeVeon Smith and Brandon Wilds, WRs Antonio Callaway, Dillon Mitchell, Davion Davis, Anthony Ratliff-Williams, Jalen Tolliver, Siaosi Mariner and Dan Williams, TEs DeAndre Goolsby, Pharoah McKever and Cam Sutton, OL Jerald Foster, Lester Cotton, Martez Ivey, Marquis Lucas, Jordan McCray, NaTy Rodgers, Andrew Tiller, Isaiah Williams and John Yarbrough, DL Josh Banks, Sam Renner, Olsen Pierre, Shane Bowman, Obum Gwacham, Deiontrez Mount, Jason Neill and Bobby Richardson, LBs Martrell Spaight, Emmanuel Beal, Marquel Lee, Nick Usher, Tevon Coney, Reggie Northrup and Terrance Plummer, DBs Rannell Hall, Bryce Canady, DJ White, Nick Nelson, Trey Caldwell, Marcelis Branch, Micah Hannemann, Demontre Hurst, Anthoula Kelly and Tarvarus McFadden, K Andrew Franks and P Jake Schum


2021 San Diego Fleet - HC Mike Martz, OC Mike DeBord, DC Donnie Henderson, GM Dave Boller, QB Colin Kaepernick, Case Cookus and Austin Davis, RBs Kapri Bibbs, Ralph Webb, Bishop Sankey and Lavon Coleman, WRs Justice Liggins, Francis Owusu, Manasseh Bailey, Justice Shelton-Mosley, Justin Sumpter, Brian Burt and Dontez Ford, TEs Marcus Baugh, Dax Raymond and Gavin Escobar, OL Daniel Brunskill, John Montelus, Brett Boyko, Seantrel Henderson, Jaelin Robinson, Jeremiah Kolone, Ryan Roberts, Blake Camper, Jamar McGloster and Justice Powers, DL Datone Jones, Hinwa Allieu, Jamell Garcia-Williams, Ryan Delaire, Damontre Moore, Myles Nash and Shakir Soto, LB Sua Cravens, James Cowser, Bryson Allen-Williams, Dante Olson, Sutton Smith, Keion Adams and Joey Alfieri, DBs Xavier Coleman, Bradford Lemmons, Kendall James, Kameron Kelly, Roderic Teamer, Jude Adjei-Barimah, Keivarae Russell and Rodney Randle, K Donny Hageman and P Sam Irwin-Hill


2021 St. Louis Stallions - HC , OC Tim Lappano, DC , GM Matthew Hayes, QBs Chris Streveler, Chase Litton and Josh Woodrum, RBs Tre Mason, Napoleon Maxwell, Daryl Richardson and Joel Bouagnon, WRs TJ Jones, Roger Lewis, Kenny Bell, Jordan Leslie, Derrick Dillon and Jester Weah, TEs Anthony Denham, Manasseh Garner and Ian Bunting, OL Jake Bennett, Austin Davis, Austin Droogsma, Justin Senior, Frederick Mauigoa, Lo Falemaka, Antonio Garcia and Jeremiah Poutasi, DL Darius Hamilton, Chris Odom, Tenny Palepoi, Karter Schult, Trevon McSwain, DeShawn Williams, Sealver Siliga and Handsome Tanielu, LBs Stephone Anthony, Josh Banderas, Tobenna Okeke, Asantay Brown, Tre Crawford, Christian Sam and Frankie Griffin, DBs Ciante Evans, Dymonte Thomas, Kahani Smith, Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Jhavonte Dean, Stephen Denmark, Isiah Swann, Donovan Olumba and Henri Toliver, K Taylor Bertolet and P Cory Carter


2021 San Antonio Commanders – HC Marvin Lewis, OC Matt Troxel, DC Jim Grobe, GM Daryl Johnston, QBs Logan Woodside, Brogan Roback and Dustin Vaughan, RBs Jeremy Hill, David Cobb, Tra Carson and Jordan Chunn, WRs Josh Doctson, Demarcus Ayers, Greg Ward, River Cracraft, Devin Phelps, Rashad Medaris and Shane Leatherbury, TEs Jace Amaro, Kano Dillon and Cameron Clear, OL Derrick Puni, DJ Coker, Spencer Drango, Fisayo Awolaja, Shawn Lauvao, Josh Kline, Hunter Watts, Jaryd Jones-Smith and Dillon DeBoer, DL Adolphus Washington, Deion Barnes, Trey Dishon, Garrett Marino, Johnny Dwight, Matthew Godin, Ashaad Mabry and Arthur Miley, LBs Mason Foster, Shane Ray, Jayrone Elliott, Tyrone Holmes, Daren Bates, Jan Johnson and Shaan Washington, DBs DeVante Bausby, Lorenzo Doss, Zack Sanchez, Davon House, Kendall Futrell, Christian Angulo, Jackson Porter, Orion Stewart and Jomon Dotson, K Nick Rose and P Joseph Zema


2021 Mexico City Conquerors - HC Rick Neuheisel, OC Steve Axman, DC Nick Aliotti, GM Phil Savage, QBs Broc Rutter, John Wolford and Josh Love, RBs Thomas Rawls, Khalfani Muhammad, John Crockett, and Darnell Holland, WRs Justin Hardy, Josh Huff, Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi, Romell Guerrier, Zimari Manning and Stacy Coley, TEs Dylan Stapleton, Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Isaiah Searight, OL Joshua Garnett, Jake Brendel, Rees Odhiambo, Jacob Judd, Jake Benzinger, Steven Gonzalez, Andrew Lauderdale and Hugh Thornton, DL Clifton McDonald, Quindarius Thagard, Charles Wright, Marcus Hardison, Leterrius Walton, Ray Smith, Corbin Kaufusi and Dylan Wynn, LBs Dadi Nicholas, Marquis Flowers, Keishawn Bierria, Josh Corcoran, Steve Beauharnais and Sione Teuhema, DBs Dexter McDougle, Shareece Wright, Lafayette Pitts, Kamari Cotton-Moya, Reggie Floyd, Bejour Wilson, SaQuan Edwards and Shaquille Richardson, K Nick Folk and P Jeff Locke


2021 Dallas Renegades – HC Bob Stoops, OC Hal Mumme, DC Chris Woods, GM John Peterson, QBs Landry Jones, Eric Dungey and Philip Nelson, RBs Cameron Artis-Payne, Lance Dunbar, Parker Houston and Austin Walter, WRs Jeff Badet, Jazz Ferguson, Kendrick Rogers, Tevin Jones, Ventell Bryant, Steven Dunbar and Kermit Whitfield, TEs Donald Parham, Romello Brooker and Nakia Griffin-Stewart, OL Willie Beavers, Josh Allen, Alex Balducci, Darius James, Alex Light, Pace Murphy, Maurquice Shakir and Salesi Uhatafe, DL Frank Alexander, Izaah Burks, Tomasi Laulile, Ryan Bee, James Lockhart, Greg Reaves, Gelen Robinson and Tyrell Thompson, LBs Jesse Aniebonam, Edmond Robinson, Ray Ray Davison, James Folston, Gerald Rivers, Tre Watson and Tegray Scales, DBs Micah Abernathy, Tenny Adewusi, Donatello Brown, Treston Decoud, Marwin Evans, Josh Hawkins, Dashaun Phillips, Derron Smith and DMontre Wade, K Austin MacGinnis and P Drew Galitz


2021 Houston Roughnecks – HC Junes Jones, OC Chris Miller, DC Ted Cottrell, GM Randy Mueller, QBs Connor Cook, Phillip Walker and Cole McDonald, RBs DeAngelo Henderson, Andre Williams, James Butler and Wes Hills, WRs Sammie Coates, Nick Holley, Blake Jackson, Jalen Saunders, Aleva Hifo, Felton Davis, Sam Mobley and Cam Phillips, OL Nick Callender, Juwann Bushell-Beatty, Isame Faciane, Avery Gennesy, Tejan Koroma, Terry Poole, Demetrius Rhaney, Kelvin Palmer, Elex Woodworth and Sebastian Tretola, DL Kahzin Daniels, Jonathan Kongbo, Corey Crawford, Kony Ealy, Caushaud Lyons, Vantrel McMillan, Walter Palmore and Gabe Wright, LBs DeMarquis Gates, Kentrell Brothers, Cale Garrett, Carl Bradford, Beniquez Brown and Kaelin Burnett, DBs Cody Brown, Ajene Harris, Marqueston Huff, Charles James, Deatrick Nichols, AJ Hendy, Deji Olatoye, Saivion Smith, Trae Elston and Jeremiah Johnson, K Sergio Castillo and P Austin Rehkow


2021 Los Angeles Legends – HC Winston Moss, OC Norm Chow, DC Pepper Johnson, GM Joey Clinkscales, QBs Josh Johnson, Riley Neal and Jalan McClendon, RBs Mark Thompson, Elijah Hood, Larry Rose and Martez Carter, WRs Saeed Blacknall, Brandon Polk, Earnest Edwards, Easop Winston, Tre McBride, Jordan Smallwood, Nelson Spruce and Keyarris Garrett, TEs Alize Mack, Brandon Barnes and Scott Orndoff, OL Sean Brown, Fred Lauina, Lene Maiava, Storm Norton, Ryan Pope, Patrick Vahe, Ryan Cummings, Damian Prince, Kofi Amichia and Kahlil McKenzie, DL Shawn Oakman, Oluwole Betiku, Dana Levine, Boogie Roberts, Devin Taylor, Reggie Howard, Latarius Brady and Corey Vereen, LBs Asmar Bilal, Romeo Finley, Bryan London, Solomon Ajayi, Adarius Taylor, Quentin Gause and Taiwan Jones, DBs Jerome Couplin, MarSean Diggs, Ahmad Dixon, Harlan Miller, Arrion Springs, Mike Stevens, Bradley Sylve, Roman Tatum, Jack Tocho and LaDarius Wiley, K Giorgio Tavecchio and P Shane Tripucka


2021 Seattle Dragons – HC Jim Zorn, OC Mike Riley, DC Clayton Lopez, GM Tony Softli, QBs Brandon Silvers, BJ Daniels and Cody Kessler, RBs CJ Prosise, Kenneth Farrow, JaQuan Gardner and Trey Williams, WRs Paul Richardson, KD Cannon, Alonzo Moore, Lance Lenoir, Dontez Byrd, Austin Proehl and Keenan Reynolds, TEs Dominick Wood-Anderson, Colin Jeter and Evan Rodriguez, OL Kirk Barron, Isaiah Battle, Venzell Boulware, Dillon Day, Quinterrius Eatmon, Andrew Jones, Demetrius Knox, Cyril Richardson, Brandon Haskin and Robert Myers, DL Avery Moss, Gus Cumberlander, Marcell Frazier, Nazair Jones, Myles Adams, Stansly Maponga, Praise Martin-Oguike, Tani Tupou and Pasoni Tasini, LBs Steven Johnson, Nyles Morgan, DAndre Walker, Michael Divinity, Korey Toomer, Kendell Beckwith and Kyle Quiero, DBs Mohammed Seisay, Steve Williams, Tyson Graham, Godwin Igwebuike, Derrick Jones, DeMarkus Acy, Debione Renfro, Channing Stribling and Jeremy Clark, K Ernesto Lacayo and P Brock Miller

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XFL Moves to Prevent Game Cancellations Due to COVID-19

March 28, 2021

New York, NY - The XFL has introduced a policy that will apply to any game cancellations caused by COVID-19 issues. "Our goal is to ensure we have zero game cancellations due to issues caused by an outbreak of COVID-19 within our football operations," said XFL Commissioner Bill Polian. "While this policy spells out what will happen if cancellations do occur, its main purpose is to encourage all of our players to get fully vaccinated in order to minimize the risk to our season and, most importantly, their health and safety."

According to the policy, if a game cannot be played as scheduled because of COVID-19 issues, and it cannot be rescheduled. And one club is suffering from the COVID-19 issues, that club will forfeit the game and be assigned a loss while its' opponent will be credited with a win by a score of 1-0 and if both clubs are suffering from the COVID-19 issues, then both clubs will forfeit the game and be assigned a loss.

XFL Announces 2021 Ticket Prices

March 29, 2021

New York, NY - The XFL announced ticket prices for the 2021 regular-season at host stadiums. The XFL offers fans a fun and affordable stadium experience, selling individual game tickets for as low as $10. "The XFL is the best value in professional sports," said Russ Brandon, XFL President. "We know how important our XFL Football Family is and we know our fans feel the same way about their families. That's why it's so important for the XFL to make it affordable for families and friends to be able to enjoy our exciting games together in a fun atmosphere at all of our host stadiums."

"Access to a full season of major professional football in world-class venues ranging from $30 to $120 makes our season ticket packages a spectacular value," said Brett Zalaski, XFL Head of Ticket Sales and Services. "Fans will have unlimited ticket flexibility to exchange them, transfer them, or sell them. It's truly a fan-first offering that makes for a great experience."

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XFL Open London Office

April 14, 2021

London, ENGLAND - The XFL has established a front office presence in London, England. The XFL has appointed four members of staff to lead the office in the coming months: Director of International Player and Football Development Tony Allen, Director of Business Operations John Castleberry, Director of Public Relations David Seals and Director of Ticket Sales & Operations Ralph Rosello.

"We have been active in the local market for several months and it is important that we establish a front office as we build towards the new season," said Doug Whaley, Director of Football Development, "The XFL is creating job opportunities and we aim to become an asset for the local community with a strong presence here."

"Having worked in sports in a variety of roles, I recognize what the football fans want," said Castleberry. "The potential for success here is tremendous. The XFL brand of quality football on the field, combined with an entertaining game day family atmosphere will be a hit. With a great deal of work I think an XFL London franchise can thrive in the local sports landscape."

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Every XFL Players Live and Practice in North Texas

April 14, 2021

Arlington, TX - All the teams and their more than 400 players practice and live in North Texas. The St. Louis Stallions, who play home games at The Dome at America’s Center, practice at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, Texas. “We really love this location, this field, this stadium,” Mike Martz San Diego Fleet head coach said. “It’s really been in line as if we’re in a training camp full time when you’re staying off campus life a pro team does.” The plan isn't permanent but it has helped the league survive the epidemic. “Everything that we do is right here in North Texas,” XFL Commissioner Bill Polian said. “We’re central here in North Texas, and we will be part of the fabric of this community for years to come.”

The players are put in hotel rooms across the area that the league pays for, which is about a $20,000 value on top of league salaries for the season. “I was in the league for five years, and probably three out of the five, I actually had my own place,” Dallas Renegades QB Landry Jones, said. Jones believes the hotel and bubble dynamic has helped brand new teams with camaraderie. “If you want to go eat, there’s no text, you just go knock on the door, ‘'hey you want to get something to eat? Oh I’ve already eaten,' ok knock on the next door,” Jones said. There’s a weight room set up at each site for players to use, too.

The two competing teams fly on the same chartered plane to games with one in the front and the other in the back and a few rows in the middle to buffer. The league says they haven’t had any issues yet. “It really hasn’t affected us at all,” Martz said. “The guys have been really receptive on the schedule week to week.”

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XFL could Offer a Crucial Boost to CFL

April 21, 2021

New York, NY - Montreal Alouettes co-owner Gary Stern said talks with officials from the XFL could improve the CFL’s visibility and is happy to see discussions continuing about a potential future partnership. “If it keeps the CFL integrity and most of what we have intact, you’re talking about a much more global league, which can only be better than just Canada,” Stern. “The exposure is so much better than just being a Canadian league. That’s a straight business way of just looking at it. If it can’t happen we’re going to have a CFL that, we all know, needs some kind of reset and fixing.”

It has since been reported Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment LLC, the company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts and soccer club Toronto FC chairman Larry Tanenbaum is the most supportive about a future arrangement. If Tanenbaum is the driving force, Stern might well be a close second. But he doesn’t believe the CFL should sell its soul. “I’m not saying you move it ahead at all costs or we give up the CFL and everything it stands for,” said Stern who, along with his father-in-law, Sid Spiegel, purchased the Alouettes in 2020. “Am I happy playing three downs? I love that. I love its uniqueness. It would have to be something great for our league in order to trade that. I’d have to see the whole package, if the package ever happens.”

While a merger between the two leagues might occur, Stern reiterated the XFL isn’t considering purchasing or funding the CFL so it can operate in 2021 before no fans or reduced attendance. “Nothing in it for the XFL to buy the CFL out. They’re well-funded, well-versed and know what it takes to run a business,” Tanenbaum said. “The team they’ve assembled certainly knows a lot about running sports teams. I’ve been in business, these are real solid, good people. These are true professionals who know what they’re doing.”

Penalties, Game Length Decrease

April 22, 2021

Stamford, CT - During the offseason, the Rules and Competition Committee set out to reduce the number of penalties and to decrease the length of games in order to improve the game for the XFL fans. Through three weeks, results prove the Committee did its job. "We made a conscientious effort this offseason to improve the way our game is played," said Bill Polian, XFL Head of Football. "We tried to make the game as penalty-free as possible and to decrease the length of our games. We realize it's early, but results have been favorable. We'll continue to monitor both factors as the season goes along."

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XFL Outlines Future Overseas Plans

April 29, 2021

London, ENGLAND - XFL Overseas Director of Business Operations John Castleberry today outlined plans for the future of the overseas expansion future plan of the league.

-Plan to add more foreign born players on each team every year, having players remain in market year-round to work on youth efforts, public relations etc. therefore becoming permanent members of their XFL teams.
-Employment of a highly-qualified American coach in the London office to oversee a stepped-up plan to develop more European players.
-Plan to license a investors for two teams, starting with the 2023 season, and to license a local operator for a third team by 2025.

"This will give a sense for what our fans will see going forward in this league as we continue to get closer to our goal of establishing American football as a major spectator and participation sport in Europe. In addition, the board heard updates on the status of other German markets that remain interested in securing an XFL franchise. The top two market candidates are Berlin and Cologne. These discussions and levels of interest will serve us well when we finally implement expansion and we remain optimistic we can attain our long-term goal of an entire European division by 2030."

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XFL, CFL Reportedly Considering Playing Interleague Championship Game

May 5, 2021

New York, NY - The XFL and CFL could be headed for a long-term merger. In the short term, the two leagues are discussing interleague games and a potential championship game. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, "Both leagues would play their regular seasons, there could be 'interleague' games, similar to MLB and once the respective XFL and CFL champions are crowned, they'd face off in an interleague championship game."

McCarthy added that the two leagues could potentially combine for an All-Star Game and that a merger is reportedly the "long-term objective."

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PJ Walker thinks he has shown in the XFL that he’s an NFL-quality quarterback

May 11, 2021

Birmingham, AL - PJ Walker of the Houston Roughnecks is leading the XFL in passing yards this season and he believes his work in the alternative league should be getting attention from NFL teams. “I think I’m showing that I can lead a team, most importantly,” Walker said. “I’m showing that I can win games and finish in big situations. I think I’ve made a bunch of NFL throws with guys breathing down my neck.”

XFL players’ contracts allow them to sign with NFL teams for two months after the XFL season ends and Walker hopes he’ll be in an NFL training camp. “The reason I play in the XFL is to further my NFL career, and I hope I’ve turned some heads,” he said. “I can tell you there’s not 80 or 90 quarterbacks in the world who are better than me. I don’t think there’s 32 better than me.”

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XFL Week 7:

May 13, 2021

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May 20, 2021

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XFL Attracts Partner and Supporter Sponsors for Championship Game

May 26, 2021

New York, NY - The XFL has attracted a wide range of Partner and Supporter level sponsors for its 2021 Championship Game to be played at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. Cox Wireless, ConAgra, Heartland Chevy, Progressive Insurance, First National Bank, Air Force, Buffalo Wild Wings and Bellevue University came on board as Supportive sponsors while the U.S. Army has signed on as a Partner Sponsor for the annual XFL Championship Game that will now be coined as the Veterans Bowl. "We salute our sponsors for the 2021 Championship Game and are overwhelmed by the total number of sponsors and the amount of new partners who have pledged their support," said JK McKay, vice president of the XFL. "Many of them are new, and came on board despite a difficult economy and the fact that budgets are usually allocated at this point in the year. These sponsors are new partnerships and we look forward to growing these relationships in 2021 and beyond."

Bellevue University will award each fan attending the Veteran's Bowl at TD Ameritrade Park with a $500 Tuition Grant. "We are delighted that Bellevue University is providing this generous tuition grant to our fans," said McKay. "A college education is a valuable asset and assistance in paying for the cost of tuition is certain to be welcomed by prospective students and their parents when budgeting for such an important time of life."

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