ARLINGTON RENEGADES WIDE RECEIVER VICTOR BOLDEN BECOMES 50TH XFL PLAYER TO SIGN AN NFL CONTRACT

ARLINGTON RENEGADES WIDE RECEIVER VICTOR BOLDEN BECOMES 50TH XFL PLAYER TO SIGN AN NFL CONTRACT

13 Aug 2023

 

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (August 13, 2023) – The XFL announced that Arlington Renegades wide receiver Victor Bolden is the 50th 2023 XFL player to sign an NFL contract this year after signing with the Houston Texans.

“Seeing these players take advantage of the opportunity created by the XFL to showcase their skills and earn a chance to compete in the NFL is exactly what we envisioned when we set out to expand the football ecosystem,” said Russ Brandon, XFL CEO and President. “This is a testament to the standard and commitment set by ownership to make player development, health and wellness, and performance science a priority in giving our athletes the best chance to unlock their dreams and potential.

It is also an incredible acknowledgment of the body of work done by our entire football departments at the League and team levels, especially our Directors of Player Personnel, Von Hutchins, Larry Lee, Will Lewis, Marc Lillibridge, Rick Mueller, Dave Boller, Joey Clinkscales and Randy Mueller who have worked tirelessly in bringing in top talent throughout the year.”

St. Louis Battlehawks defensive back Lukas Denis was the first XFL player to sign an NFL contract with the Atlanta Falcons following the season. The Falcons have signed eight XFL players, the most of any NFL team. St. Louis leads the XFL in NFL signings, with 10 players having signed to date. Additionally, 12 players named to the 2023 All-XFL Team have earned an NFL contract.

“There is no singular path to the NFL,” added Doug Whaley, XFL Senior Vice President of Player Personnel. “Every player has a different journey and story to tell. We are proud to support these players with an innovative platform that allows them to develop and showcase their skills, continue their careers and chase their dreams. We are excited to see many of them perform at the next level and cannot wait to watch this upcoming season.”

In addition to the 50 players who have signed with NFL teams, 167 invitations have been sent to XFL players for tryouts or individual workouts with NFL teams since the conclusion of the NFL regular season. Monday, May 15, was the first day XFL players could officially sign NFL contracts.

Below is the full list of players who have signed (listed in alphabetical order by their XFL team). If the players return to the XFL, they will rejoin their former teams.

NAME	POSITION	XFL TEAM	NFL TEAM
Victor Bolden	WR	Arlington Renegades	Houston Texans
Darren Evans	DB	Arlington Renegades	New York Giants
Bruce Hector	DL	Arlington Renegades	New York Jets
Willie Taylor	LB	Arlington Renegades	Jacksonville Jaguars
Chris Blair	WR	DC Defenders	Atlanta Falcons
Ferrod Gardner	LB	DC Defenders	Washington Commanders
Lucky Jackson	WR	DC Defenders	Minnesota Vikings
Liam Ryan	OL	DC Defenders	Seattle Seahawks
Abram Smith	RB	DC Defenders	Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Smith	WR	DC Defenders	Arizona Cardinals
Daniel Whelan	PT	DC Defenders	Green Bay Packers
Michael Bandy	WR	Houston Roughnecks	Denver Broncos
C.J. Brewer	DL	Houston Roughnecks	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jack Heflin	DL	Houston Roughnecks	New Orleans Saints
Jontre Kirklan	WR	Houston Roughnecks	New Orleans Saints
Jack Snyder	OL	Houston Roughnecks	Minnesota Vikings
Chuck Wiley	DL	Houston Roughnecks	Cleveland Browns
Caeveon Patton	DL	Orlando Guardians	Atlanta Falcons
Charleston Rambo	WR	Orlando Guardians	Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Thomas	TE	Orlando Guardians	Carolina Panthers
Luq Barcoo	DB	San Antonio Brahmas	Pittsburgh Steelers
Matthew Gotel	DL	San Antonio Brahmas	Atlanta Falcons
Derrick Kelly	OL	San Antonio Brahmas	Cleveland Browns
Alize Mack	TE	San Antonio Brahmas	Tennessee Titans
Jacques Patrick	RB	San Antonio Brahmas	Denver Broncos
John Parker Romo	K	San Antonio Brahmas	Detroit Lions
Reid Sinnett	QB	San Antonio Brahmas	Cincinnati Bengals

ABOUT THE XFL
The XFL is a fan-first, fast-paced global professional football league with innovative rules and an enhanced 360-degree game experience. Anchored in world-class football, the XFL brings entertainment and innovation to advance the sport, expand player opportunities, and change the way that fans experience the game. The XFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Orlando (FL), San Antonio (TX), Seattle (WA), St. Louis (MO), and Washington, D.C. The XFL is owned by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Capital Partners and launched in February 2023.

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