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The NFL could adopt a variation of an XFL rule this offseason. According to Judy Battista of NFL Network, the NFL’s Competition Committee recently had an extensive discussion about the XFL’s kickoff format. There could be a proposal next …
The XFL and USFL are in advanced talks about a merger, according to a report. Tim Baysinger, Dan Primack and Sara Fischer published a report for Axios on Tuesday in which they said the two spring leagues were in talks about the merger. One report …
The XFL had eight teams competing last season in what was their return to action after going on hiatus for nearly three years. But one of those teams is likely relocating for 2024. The Vegas Vipers, which went 2-8 last season, told their season …
Rod Woodson did not enjoy much success in his first season as the head coach of the XFL’s Vegas Vipers, and the former NFL star will not have an opportunity to make things right in 2024. The XFL announced in a statement on Sunday that Woodson …
The return of the XFL may have been viewed as a success to players who parlayed it into NFL opportunities, but the financial situation was a different story. According to a report from Jabari Young of Forbes, the XFL lost an estimated $60 million in …
Another prominent former NFL player is giving the XFL a shot. The Seattle Sea Dragons on Monday announced that they have signed running back Phillip Lindsay. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is one of the XFL’s owners, was among those …
Sunday’s XFL game between the St. Louis Battlehawks and the DC Defenders ended with a rather wild on-field fight. The Battlehawks were attempting to rally for a win and were within 34-28 after a touchdown. They proceeded to take advantage of an …
An Orlando Guardians player who was accused of leaking plays to the team's opponents has been reinstated, the XFL said in a statement.
If the XFL is looking to distinguish itself from the NFL, one solution may be to have its coaches be as blunt as possible during in-game interviews. Orlando Guardians coach and former NFL cornerback Terrell Buckley was interviewed during …
The return of the XFL over the weekend featured a pretty savage shot at Tony Romo out of the blue. Sunday’s action featured a game between the St. Louis Battlehawks and San Antonio Brahmas, broadcast nationally by ESPN. San Antonio opened the …
The XFL this week is holding its draft ahead of the 2023 season, and there are many familiar names already part of the league. On Tuesday, the XFL held its quarterbacks draft. On Wednesday, teams will fill out the rest of their offense on defense, …
Marquette King will be returning to professional football in 2023. The former star NFL punter announced on Twitter Tuesday that he accepted an invitation to join the 2023 XFL Draft Player Pool. King’s tweet included a video of what appeared to …
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will make his head coaching debut during the XFL’s relaunch in 2023. On Sunday, the league announced its eight team markets and venues for the upcoming season, which will begin on February 18, …
The XFL is making a splash as it looks to return for the 2023 season. Former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has landed a job with the XFL, the league announced on Thursday. Williams heads the XFL’s first set of …
The XFL is planning to return at some point next year, and the once-bankrupt league will do so with the backing of the NFL. On Monday, the XFL released a statement announcing it will “collaborate with the NFL on select innovation programs to …
The XFL tried to revive the league last year, nearly 20 years after its 1-and-done season in 2001. The COVID-19 pandemic put an early end to that season and led the league to file for bankruptcy. But that doesn’t mean the XFL will never return. …
