With the USFL set to make its grand return this weekend, more news of the XFL’s return in 2023 has also been announced. According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, the head coaches for the eight XFL teams were announced on Wednesday. Among the names are two former Steelers players in wide receiver Hines Ward and defensive back Rod Woodson.
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 10th overall pick in the 1987 NFL draft, Rod Woodson spent 10 years in Pittsburgh where he was a seven-time Pro-Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro cornerback.