Two Orlando Guardians Sign NFL Contracts
May 17, 2023 - XFL (XFL)
Orlando Guardians News Release
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The XFL announced Tuesday that seven additional players from XFL teams have signed NFL contracts. Three of those players were named to the 2023 All-XFL Team on May 8. This brings the total number of players who have signed an NFL contract to 18, including six who earned All-XFL Team honors.
Orlando Guardians wide receiver Charleston Rambo signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, while tight end Jordan Thomas inked a deal with the Carolina Panthers.
To date, 58 players have either been invited to camps or have held individual workouts with NFL teams since the conclusion of the regular season. Monday, May 15 was the first day XFL players could officially sign NFL contracts. If the players return to the XFL, they will resume with their former teams.
The full list of players who have signed contracts as of 6 p.m. ET on their respective days are listed below in alphabetical order.
NAME POSITION XFL TEAM NFL TEAM 2023 ACCOLADES/STATS
Announced on May 16
Luq Barcoo CB San Antonio
Brahmas Pittsburgh
Steelers All-XFL Team, 31 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 3.0 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR
Hakeem Butler WR St. Louis
Battlehawks Pittsburgh
Steelers All-XFL Team, 51 receptions, 599 yards, 8 TDs, 11.7 yards per reception
Gary Jennings WR St. Louis Battlehawks Carolina Panthers 11 receptions, 149 yards, 3 TDs, 13.5 yards per reception
Jaryd Jones-Smith OL St. Louis
Battlehawks Washington
Commanders All-XFL Team, 67.7 offensive grade from PFF
Jacques Patrick RB San Antonio
Brahmas Denver
Broncos 115 rushing attempts, 443 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 30 receptions, 238 receiving yards
Charleston Rambo WR Orlando
Guardians Philadelphia
Eagles 35 receptions, 430 yards, 3 TDs, 12.3 yards per reception
Jordan Thomas TE Orlando Guardians Carolina Panthers 8 receptions, 148 yards, 3 TDs, 18.5 yards per reception; Also saw action on defense
Announced on May 15
CJ Brewer DL Houston
Roughnecks Tampa Bay
Buccaneers 17 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2.0 TFL, 1 FR
Lukas Denis S St. Louis
Battlehawks Atlanta
Falcons 37 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 2.0 TFL, 2 INT
Ben DiNucci QB Seattle
Sea Dragons Denver
Broncos 242-of-374, 2,671 passing yards, 20 passing TDs, 13 INTs, 305 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Austin Faoliu DL Seattle
Sea Dragons Seattle
Seahawks All-XFL Team, 24 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 2.0 TFL, 1 FR
Jack Heflin DL Houston Roughnecks New Orleans
Saints All-XFL Team, 25 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 3.0 TFL, 1 FR
Antwuan Jackson DL Seattle
Sea Dragons Carolina Panthers 20 total tackles, 1.0 TFL, 54.0 defensive grade from PFF
Niko Lalos LB Seattle
Sea Dragons New Orleans
Saints 35 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, 7.0 TFL, 1 FF, 1 INT
LaCale London DL St. Louis
Battlehawks Atlanta
Falcons 33 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR
John Parker Romo K San Antonio
Brahmas Detroit
Lions All-XFL Team, 17 FG, 19 FGA, 2-3 from 50+ yards, 57-yard long FGM
Bryce Thompson S Seattle
Sea Dragons Miami
Dolphins 34 tackles, 0.5 sack, 4 TFL, 2 INT
Barry Wesley OL Seattle
Sea Dragons Atlanta
Falcons 83.4 pass blocking grade and a 68.9 offensive grade from PFF
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