Former Pittsburgh Steelers standouts Hines Ward and Rod Woodson, along with ex-Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, headline the rebooted league's roster of head coaches.
. “Our owners — Dany, Dwayne and Gerry — were a big part of the recruitment process, identifying true leaders in the sport that aligned with our vision and bring the best of the best to the XFL. I look forward to collaborating with each of them and witnessing the active role they play in shaping their respective teams.”
The Dwayne referenced by Brandon is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the actor and former Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman and WWE star who in 2020 purchased the league for $15 million alongside Dany Garcia and RedBird Capital.“I’m so inspired to put in the work because football always represented an opportunity to me. Opportunity to take care of my family,” Johnson later wrote on.
The relaunched XFL, like its predecessor, will feature slight alterations that allow for the NFL to explore new rules, equipment, coaches and officials. It also has a partnership that positions the league as a developmental option for unemployed NFL players.Although the XFL featured several former college football standouts, few players caught on in the NFL after the league folded. Current NFL players who participated include Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J.
The XFL’s coaching announcement comes as the United States Football League — which has no affiliation with its namesake ancestor — gets set to begin its season Saturday with eight teams and 350 players.
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