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Football fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the XFL, which is scheduled for February 2023. The minor league football association had begun in 2020, but after only five weeks of play, the operations came to a close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the league's resumption will provide football fans with some much-needed action after the NFL season concludes.
The names of the eight teams that will partake in the XFL are Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, San Antonio Brahmas, D.C. Defenders, Orlando Guardians, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks, and Vegas Vipers. Here, we take a look at five notable players that will participate in the XFL.
#1 Vic Beasley, XFL
Beasley began his NFL career in 2015 when he was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. The linebacker spent five seasons in Atlanta before having brief stints with the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders in 2020.
He also has a Pro Bowl honor, which he received in 2016. Beasley has racked up 160 tackles and 37.5 sacks in the NFL. The 30-year-old will be playing for the Vegas Vipers in the 2023 edition of the XFL.
#2 Martavis Bryant
Bryant was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2014 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the team before joining the Oakland Raiders in 2018.
The wide receiver hasn't played in the NFL for the past four years, but has continued playing football in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Over the course of his NFL career, Bryant recorded 2,183 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. He will also be suiting up for the Vegas Vipers in 2023.
#3 Kalen Ballage
Ballage was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft. The running back also played for the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. Last season, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal.
For the 2023 XFL season, Ballage will play for the San Antonio Bahamas. The 26-year-old will be hoping to use some of his NFL experience in the rejuvenated minor league. Ballage had 665 rushing yards and seven touchdowns during his time in the NFL.
#4 Cody Latimer
Latimer was a second-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft when he joined the Denver Broncos. He spent four years with the team, winning the Super Bowl in 2016. The wide receiver also had a two-year stint with the New York Giants and joined the Washington Commanders' practice squad in 2020.
He has added 935 receiving yards on 70 receptions and five touchdowns over the course of his NFL career. Latimer will now play for the XFL's Orlando Guardians next year.
#5 PJ Hall
Hall was signed by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft as the 57th overall pick. He had a two-year sojourn with the Raiders before joining the Houston Texans in 2020 for one season.
The defensive end has 82 tackles and 2.5 sacks in the NFL. However, Hall will be seen in the Seattle Sea Dragons' uniform next year. He will be eager to impress in the XFL after a relatively poor NFL career.
