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Roster configuration in the NFL is always fluid, and alt-football players often themselves victims of last second transactions. Week One in the NFL is no exception in 2023, as a Sea Dragon and Battlehawk found themselves on the transaction feed for NFL teams. On September 5th, Lukas Denis was resigned by the Atlanta Falcons to The post Falcons Bring Back Battlehawks DB Lukas Denis, Place Sea Dragons OL Barry Wesley on IR first appeared on XFL News Hub.

Fourteen Battlehawks earned NFL opportunities this past iteration of the XFL season. However, as NFL training camp comes to a close and week one begins on Thursday September 7th, let’s take a look at how the Battlehawks did when the dust settled and NFL teams finalized their rosters/practice squads. Who Got Cut: Out of the The post XFL to NFL: How Did the Battlehawks Fair? first appeared on XFL News Hub.

The XFL has been a launchpad for talents seeking to break into the elite levels of professional football. While we’ve talked at length about XFL players who’ve made it to NFL rosters, the practice squads are equally instrumental in this narrative. These are spaces where players hone their skills, adapt to NFL playbooks, and await The post From XFL Sidelines to NFL Practice Squads: 17 2023 Players, 5 2020 Players Sign With NFL Practice Squads first appeared on XFL News Hub.

One week after Battlehawks Defensive Lineman Kevin Atkins earned an NFL contract with the Giants, Coach Anthony Becht saw another one of his defensive players make the transition to the NFL. Early on Thursday morning, Aaron Wilson reported that Mike Rose will be joining the Miami Dolphins after a successful workout earlier in the week. The post Dolphins Sign LB Mike Rose, Becoming the Ninth Battlehawk to Earn an NFL Contract first appeared on XFL News Hub.

Friday night in the XFL saw an abundant number of transactions among all 8 teams in the XFL. While notable players like Tavon Austin, Anthony Gordon, and Chris Odom all had their “rights” claimed, the Battlehawks managed to keep a local player who grew up in the shadow of the Arch. Former East St. Louis The post Staying Local: Battlehawks Claim Rights of East St. Louis Alum Jeff Thomas first appeared on XFL News Hub.