Life for a player 54 is often extremely volatile for professional athletes on the cusp of greatness. Week 5 of the NFL season was no exception as Three XFL players were released from their respective practice squads. This week the Battlehawks Marcell Ateman, Roughnecks Michael Bandy, and Brahmas Reid Sinnett all found themselves looking for new jobs this week, as all Three are now released.The Bills were Ateman’s 3rd NFL team since coming out of Oklahoma State in 2018 as a 7th Round Pick. After being released during final cuts, Buffalo signed the former Battlehawk to their practice squad...…Life for a player 54 is often extremely volatile for professional athletes on the cusp of greatness. Week 5 of the NFL season was no exception as Three XFL players were released from their respective practice squads. This week the Battlehawks Marcell Ateman, Roughnecks Michael Bandy, and Brahmas Reid Sinnett all found themselves looking for new jobs this week, as all Three are now released.The Bills were Ateman’s 3rd NFL team since coming out of Oklahoma State in 2018 as a 7th Round Pick. After being released during final cuts, Buffalo signed the former Battlehawk to their practice squad...WW…

While merger talks have been dominating the Alt-Football Offseason, Battlehawks Defensive Back Jon Alexander has quietly been impacting a group of young people in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Highlighted during the XFL’s Arlington Combine, Alexander took Four young men he is mentoring and gave them an all-access look at the next wave of prospective XFL players looking to their impact for the 2024 XFL season.The organization known as “Alexander’s Athletics” was founded by the Battlehawks Defensive Back Jon Alexander whose mission was to provide leadership and mentorship for young athletes in...…While merger talks have been dominating the Alt-Football Offseason, Battlehawks Defensive Back Jon Alexander has quietly been impacting a group of young people in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Highlighted during the XFL’s Arlington Combine, Alexander took Four young men he is mentoring and gave them an all-access look at the next wave of prospective XFL players looking to their impact for the 2024 XFL season.The organization known as “Alexander’s Athletics” was founded by the Battlehawks Defensive Back Jon Alexander whose mission was to provide leadership and mentorship for young athletes in...WW…

With the exciting news that the XFL and USFL are approaching a merger, a world of questions has opened up in the football world. What will happen to the teams we’ve grown to love? Are we getting a new name for the league? Which elements of leadership from each side will find roles in the new league? What’s happening to the 2024 season?While there is a large degree of uncertainty moving forward, it is a fascinating time for spring football, and as Mark Perry pointed out in the latest episode of the XFL Podcast, this move will likely be beneficial for the survival of both leagues.But as a...…With the exciting news that the XFL and USFL are approaching a merger, a world of questions has opened up in the football world. What will happen to the teams we’ve grown to love? Are we getting a new name for the league? Which elements of leadership from each side will find roles in the new league? What’s happening to the 2024 season?While there is a large degree of uncertainty moving forward, it is a fascinating time for spring football, and as Mark Perry pointed out in the latest episode of the XFL Podcast, this move will likely be beneficial for the survival of both leagues.But as a...WW…

The world of the XFL is buzzing not just with its plans for the 2024 season and merger, but also due to a flashback triggered by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. A recent Instagram comment from the XFL co-owner has reopened discussions about last year. The XFL has talks with Colin Kaepernick about joining the league for the 2023 season.In a recent Instagram interaction, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirmed last year’s meetings with Kaepernick, stating, “We met with Kap and his agents (whom I like a lot) earlier this year.Good meeting, looked to create opportunity for him but I don’t think it’ll...…The world of the XFL is buzzing not just with its plans for the 2024 season and merger, but also due to a flashback triggered by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. A recent Instagram comment from the XFL co-owner has reopened discussions about last year. The XFL has talks with Colin Kaepernick about joining the league for the 2023 season.In a recent Instagram interaction, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirmed last year’s meetings with Kaepernick, stating, “We met with Kap and his agents (whom I like a lot) earlier this year.Good meeting, looked to create opportunity for him but I don’t think it’ll...WW…

With the XFL branding themselves the “league of opportunity” Brad Wing took full advantage in 2023. Six years after his career with the Giants and seemingly his NFL career was over, Wing was thrust into action once more as the Steelers called upon him to replace Pressley Harvin in week 4 of the NFL season.Wing’s journey has been one for the headlines since coming into professional football, the Aussie punter had stops with the Eagles and Steelers from 2013 to 2014 before finding a home with the New York Giants in 2015. After three seasons (48 games) with the Giants, Wing found himself out...…With the XFL branding themselves the “league of opportunity” Brad Wing took full advantage in 2023. Six years after his career with the Giants and seemingly his NFL career was over, Wing was thrust into action once more as the Steelers called upon him to replace Pressley Harvin in week 4 of the NFL season.Wing’s journey has been one for the headlines since coming into professional football, the Aussie punter had stops with the Eagles and Steelers from 2013 to 2014 before finding a home with the New York Giants in 2015. After three seasons (48 games) with the Giants, Wing found himself out...WW…