Okay, so I got curious about how much those XFL players are making. It’s not the NFL, but it’s still pro football, right? I figured there must be some money in it.
I started by just googling around, trying to find some solid numbers. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. Lots of different websites saying different things. Some talked about average salaries, others about minimums and maximums. It was a bit of a mess, honestly.
Then I dug a little deeper. I found some articles that broke down the different contracts. Apparently, there’s a tiered system. Some players, the really good ones I guess, get paid more than others. Makes sense. I also read that there are bonuses for things like being on the active roster and winning games. That’s kind of cool, gives them something extra to play for.
What I Found Out
So, what did I actually find? Well, it looks like the average XFL player is making around $60,000 a season. It’s not a bad salary, I guess. That’s just the average though. The minimum is around $25,000 and those special players can earn up to $220,000 per season. That was in 2023 and before the merger with USFL so that information may not be entirely accurate now.
- Searched online for XFL salaries.
- Found articles with varying information on salaries.
- Learned about tiered contracts and bonuses.
- Discovered the average salary, minimum, and maximum salary.
- Realized it’s not NFL money, but still a decent living for playing football.
I compared it to what I know about NFL salaries. Of course, it’s way less, but, it’s still not bad. I mean, they’re getting paid to play a game they love, right? And for some of these guys, it might be a stepping stone to the NFL. Or maybe they just love the game and want to keep playing. Either way, it’s interesting to see how it all works.
Overall, it was a fun little research project. I learned something new, and now I have a better understanding of the XFL and how much the players get paid. It’s not a bad gig if you can get it!
