The XFL is still preparing to kick off its inaugural season next year in February, but before that, they have to build out their rosters. Toward that end, the eight cities (or nearby) have been hosting Combine-like events branded as Summer Showcases in which players can sign up to work in front of XFL coaches and staff. A number of significant names, as well as several with connections to the Pittsburgh Steelers, have participated.
We already wrote about Landry Jones, who was involved in the Houston showcase. A quarterback drafted in 2013 by the Steelers, he spent five years with the team before he was made a surprise cut last year, the team favoring the young Joshua Dobbs to be Ben Roethlisberger’s backup.