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QB’s Kurt Benkert (Houston) and D’Eriq King (D.C.) Assigned To XFL Teams

Arlington, Texas (December 12, 2022) – The XFL today announced that Kurt Benkert (Houston Roughnecks) and D’Eriq King (D.C. Defenders) have been assigned to XFL teams.

Benkert, 27, played collegiately at East Carolina and Virginia. He has NFL experience with Atlanta, Green Bay, and San Francisco.

King, 25, played collegiately at Houston and Miami before signing with the New England Patriots after going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft. He also had a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers.

The XFL will kick off on February 18, 2023, in partnership with its exclusive broadcast partner, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN. For more information on tickets, please visit, XFL.com/tickets.

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*UPDATE:

Per Mike Mitchell:

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Mark Perry, a devoted sports journalist and founder of XFL News Hub, has been a key figure in XFL coverage since its 2018 revival. Launching XFL News Hub soon after the league's return announcement, Mark has established the platform as a primary source for comprehensive XFL updates. Renowned for his in-depth knowledge and commitment to sports journalism, Mark actively engages the XFL community, welcoming interactions at [email protected].

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