Okay, guys, today I want to share some stuff I dug up about how much those XFL players are making. You know, the XFL, that football league that’s not the NFL. I was curious, so I started poking around, and here’s what I found.
First off, I went straight to Google. Typed in “XFL salary” and started scrolling. It took me a few minutes, but I found some pretty interesting info. One of the first things I noticed was that the top dog, this Brett Hundley guy who plays for the Vegas Vipers, he’s pulling in a cool $200,000 for the 2023 season. That’s way more than the average XFL player. I mean, seriously, it’s like five times more!
Then I started looking at what the regular players get. It seems like they’re making about $59,000 as a base salary, plus they get $5,000 for every game they play, win or lose. And if they win, bam, there’s another $1,000 bonus. I did some quick math, and that adds up pretty quickly, especially if they win a lot of games.
I also found out that the XFL gives these guys some other perks. We’re talking over $20,000 worth of stuff like health insurance, dental, even help with housing and meals. That’s a pretty sweet deal if you ask me, it makes those salaries even more attractive.
After that, I did a little comparing to the USFL, another football league. Seems like the XFL is paying a bit more, at least on the base salary side. But the real kicker is those bonuses for wins, which can really add up.
But here’s the interesting part, I read that some of the guys from the older version of the XFL actually ended up in the NFL. Names like PJ Walker and Taylor Heinicke. So, it looks like playing in the XFL can be a stepping stone to the big leagues, which makes sense when you consider the money involved.
Here’s a breakdown of what I learned:
- The highest-paid player, Brett Hundley, makes $200,000 a season.
- Regular players get a base salary of around $59,000.
- Players earn $5,000 per game played.
- There’s a $1,000 bonus for every win.
- The XFL provides over $20,000 in benefits like health insurance and housing.
So, What’s the Bottom Line?
Well, from what I gathered, playing in the XFL seems like a pretty decent gig. The money’s not NFL-level, but it’s still good, especially when you factor in those bonuses and benefits. And for some guys, it’s a chance to prove themselves and maybe even make it to the NFL. It’s definitely not a bad way to make a living playing football. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!
